Despite the fact that they are no longer at the center of the world elite, the comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo andLionel Messi is still something to talk about. In that sense, the historic Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Slari recently re-engaged in the debate between the two stars and left a phrase that did not
go unnoticed.
In an interview with Sergio Goycochea in dSports, the Brazilian coach said that the evolution of Portuguese over the years was based more on work than on natural talent. “Cristiano was never a crack like Messi or Ronaldinho. He started to crack,” he said in a television interview
. For Scolari, Cristiano Ronaldo was not born as a crack like Messi, but he became one Along these lines, he reinforced the comparison with other historical figures such as Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazário, Rivaldo and Diego Maradona, whom he described as players with an innate ability to anticipate the game.
“They already know where the ball is going to go,” he explained.
However, far from detracting from his career, Scolari, who led the Portuguese in the national team between 2003 and 2008, highlighted the mentality of thecurrent Al-Nassr FC striker, noting that his validity is explained by his discipline and ambition. “He's going to go to a World Cup when he's 40 or 41 years old because of his insistence, his will and his dedication,” he said.
The current situation of Messi
On the other hand, in the same interview, Scolari also referred to Messi's present and his impact on the Argentine National Team. “Messi adds to him as a person, in the environment. And then when the ball comes, he knows what he has to do.It's not a pass and you always have the opportunity to score,” he analyzed
. Slari puts Argentina as a candidate in the World Cup thanks to Messi
In that sense, he considered that the group led by Lionel Scaloni is once again positioning itself as a candidate in the next World Cup thanks to the star Rosario. “Argentina has a chance of winning the title because of the quality of Messi and what he generates in his teammates,” he concluded.
