Former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben has declared Lionel Messi as the greatest football player of all time, favoring him over Cristiano Ronaldo in the ongoing debate. Robben praised Messi for his direct style of play, stating that the Argentine does not rely on tricks to succeed on the pitch.
Speaking on the TOUZANI YouTube channel, Robben emphasized, “When I talk about the best ever, I always ask, ‘Does he use tricks?’ The answer is no. Messi doesn’t have tricks up his sleeve; he just does everything quickly. He has control, speed, and agility.”
Messi and Ronaldo are often recognized as two of the best players in football history, having collectively won 13 Ballon d’Or awards. Robben’s insights add to the rich discourse surrounding the legacies of these two football icons.
