Legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has offered his perspective on the age-old debate between Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

For Kaka, Messi’s raw talent and genius make him stand out. This statement came as a surprise, especially since Kaka played alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid and so far, most footballers who played alongside one but not the other have picked their teammate when made to choose.

Giorgio Chiellini has explained why Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi. The Italian defender played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially extend their record-breaking streak by being named to the FIFA World XI once again.

Interestingly, UFL has made Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo two of the joint highest-rated players in the entire game, with both rated 91 out of 99. Joining the duo at 91 overall is EA FC 25 cover star Jude Bellingham, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, and Ballon d'Or snub, Vinicius Jr.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to command respect and admiration from their peers, despite no longer playing for European clubs. At 37 and

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, despite not playing in Europe, have been shortlisted for the 26-man World Team of the Year by FIFPRO. They are joined by top players from clubs in England, Germany,

Mo Salah has been on fire for Liverpool this season but his efforts haven't been enough to earn him a spot on the shortlist for FIFPro's World 11 - unlike Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

The FIFPro World 11 shortlist has been announced, with Mohamed Salah a surprise omission as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both nominated.