The debate about who is the greatest soccer player of all time has been ongoing for years, with two names consistently at the top of the discussion: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. While both players have achieved incredible success and have a strong case for being considered the greatest, one of Ronaldo's former teammates has weighed in on the debate, giving his opinion on who he thinks is the best, according to Sportskeeda.



Wayne Rooney, who played with Ronaldo for six seasons at Manchester United, has stated that he believes Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time. In an interview, Rooney said, "I think Messi, he's the best ever. I get a lot of stick for saying Messi, where it's as if, 'How can you say Messi, it's Ronaldo.' I understand that people can say Messi, people can say Ronaldo - they are both incredible, probably the best two players to ever play the game. For me, Messi has just got that little bit more flair, which I like in a player, so that's the reason."

Rooney's opinion is interesting, given his close relationship with Ronaldo during their time at Manchester United. The two players played together 205 times, winning 134 games and losing 32, and contributed 25 goals together for the Premier League giants. Despite their successful partnership on the pitch, Rooney believes that Messi's unique style and ability to dominate games set him apart from Ronaldo.

Rooney's comments have sparked a lot of discussion, with many people agreeing with his assessment of Messi's abilities. The Argentinean forward has consistently performed at an elite level throughout his career, winning numerous awards and accolades, including six Ballon d'Or awards. His ability to score goals and create chances for his teammates has made him a vital component of any team he has played for, and his dedication to improving his game has allowed him to maintain an incredibly high level of performance even into his later years.

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