French President Emmanuel Macron has added his perspective to the long-standing debate regarding who is the superior footballer between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
For more than 15 years, this rivalry has sparked intense discussions within the football community.
Fans, experts, players, and even politicians have eagerly engaged in the ongoing debate surrounding these remarkable athletes.
“I prefer Cristiano Ronaldo,” he said, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
Displaying a consistent penchant for engaging in popular sports discussions, the French leader also openly expressed his determination to employ all available means to persuade Kylian Mbappe to remain at Paris Saint-Germain beyond the current summer transfer window, Goal reports.
Perhaps Macron would also use the same tactics to lure Ronaldo to Ligue 1 in future.
Messi edges Ronaldo in H2H
Sports Brief also reported that Messi has the edge over Ronaldo in terms of goals scored across Europe’s top five leagues, as the Argentine also departs the continent.
In a move that all but confirms the end of an era for football, the former Paris Saint-Germain star will debut for Inter Miami in the American MLS as soon as next month.
His major move to the US top flight comes just six months after his long-term rival, Ronaldo, sourly parted ways with Manchester United for Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr.
Macron makes vow about Mbappe
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on French President, Emmanuel Macron vowing to help Mbappe star in the country’s capital, amid continued reports the star will leave this season.
The leader’s vow follows a formal letter from Mbappe to PSG about his decision not to activate his one-year contract extension clause, thereby allowing him to leave for free in 2024.
In response to the ongoing transfer saga, President Macron has hinted at his potential intervention in an effort to persuade the PSG superstar to consider staying in Paris longer.