Former Nigeria captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has shared his perspective on the long-standing debate over the greatest footballer of all time, choosing between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo has been at the forefront of football discussions for nearly two decades, with both players having amassed 13 Ballon d’Or awards between them—Messi securing eight of these accolades.
In a recent interview with Pulse Fun Facts, Okocha declared his preference for the Argentina captain.
“They are both GOATs but my personal GOAT is Messi because he looks more natural to me,” Okocha stated.
This year, both Messi and Ronaldo have not been included in the Ballon d’Or nominations, potentially marking the end of an era dominated by their remarkable achievements.
