Former Real Madrid star has made his final choice in the long-standing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, after previously favoring one. Since retiring from professional soccer early last year,

Spurs star picked Messi when asked last yearWelshman appears to have changed mind again WHAT HAPPENED? Having played alongside Ronaldo for many years, Bale rarely hesitated to pick the Portuguese legend when asked for his GOAT by Spanish press.

Angel Di Maria is in the unique situation of having played with both Ronaldo and Messi throughout his playing career. Di Maria played with Ronaldo at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2014, before the Argentine moved to Manchester United in what proved to be a disastrous move in the summer of 2014.

Cristiano Ronaldo sat down for an interview with Rio Ferdinand, with the piece having been broadcast on YouTube. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner discussed several topics, including

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo says Real Madrid win trophies thanks to the players' mental strength. Ronaldo rejects claims that Real Madrid are sometimes lucky in finals. He said on his YouTube channel: "Madrid are the kind of team that don't give up under pressure.

In the senior dressing room, he is closest to fellow Frenchmen Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy and has become friends with Brahim Diaz. He went for dinner with the Morocco winger last month at the high-end Aarde restaurant, located near Madrid’s iconic Retiro park and Puerta de Alcala roundabout.

Al-Nassr appointed former AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli as their new manager after Luis Castro was sacked following a slow start to the season. Pioli was asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and the veteran sided with CR7 saying that he has scored more goals than Messi.