Lionel Messi: Im not competing with Ronaldo. The Argentine insists that he has no interest in competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the title of the worlds greatest player. Having claimed the last six Ballon dor awards between them, the pair are regularly compared to one another, with their respective merits discussed at length by players, pundits and fans alike. However, Messi insists that he has no interest in the perceived rivalry between the two, explaining that he is not driven by personal prizes - but club titles. Competing with Cristiano? I dont feel like competing with him or anyone else, he told reporters on Thursday. Its not about individual awards; I want to help my team. Messis status as one of the finest players of all time has long been a subject of much debate, too, with some feeling that his failure to lead Argentina to World Cup glory this summer has undermined the argument that he ranks higher than Pele or Diego Maradona. But the 27-year-old is unconcerned by such matters. I dont think about my place in football history, Messi insisted. I just want to keep getting better and win trophies with my team. He also added This summer we have signed great players, who have adapted very fast to Barcelona. We have a great group now.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:36:37 +0000