Roy Keane Didn't Hesitate While Reacting To The Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi Argument

When it comes to Lionel Messi, Roy Keane insisted that he would  prefer having his former Manchester United colleague Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi and Ronaldo's strong on-pitch competition has created a lengthy argument over who is the greater athlete and who is the "GOAT of futbol."

Followers, commentators, legends, as well as former and present players, have all weighed in on the heated debates regarding Messi and Ronaldo.

Keane considers Ronaldo in great regard, having played beside the Juventus sensation when United signed him from Sporting CP in 2003.

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The Red Devils icon celebrated his Golden Jubilee birthday, and Gary Neville asked him fifty random questions for Sky Sports' The Crossover YouTube channel.

As Neville questioned Keane for his opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo Vs Lionel Messi argument, the fifty year-old Irishman reacted promptly, "Ronaldo." Each and every weekday.

During the World Cup of 2018 held at Russia,  Keane initially supported Ronaldo against Messi as an ITV pundit.

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Since the last 6 month, Ronaldo is on the good level I believe. And, I thought the Ronaldo and Messi are the great deal of discussion. He said.

Even if he's talented, it's a result of pure hard effort. His courage is impressive, and he's an absolute genius." I'd put him ahead of Messi based on his recent performances.

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During a Quiz with teammate Manchester United star Neville, Keane declared that Argentine hero Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer of all time.

The former Manchester United captain acknowledged that the Diego Maradona was a great player.

During 2005 Keane quit Old Trafford, and further stated Neville that Paul Scholes was the top athlete he had previously played in his stellar career, beating even Nicky Butt.

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