Former Real Madrid star has made his final choice in the long-standing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, after previously favoring one. Since retiring from professional soccer early last year,

Lionel Messi once ignored Cristiano Ronaldo when naming the best player he has ever seen. Despite going toe-to-toe for years, he gave the accolade to someone else.

Spurs star picked Messi when asked last yearWelshman appears to have changed mind again WHAT HAPPENED? Having played alongside Ronaldo for many years, Bale rarely hesitated to pick the Portuguese legend when asked for his GOAT by Spanish press.

Al-Nassr appointed former AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli as their new manager after Luis Castro was sacked following a slow start to the season. Pioli was asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and the veteran sided with CR7 saying that he has scored more goals than Messi.