Pique opens up on Messi’s greatness and Ronaldo comparisons: ‘We used to win matches 15-0, 20-0’
Pique opens up on Messi’s greatness and Ronaldo comparisons: ‘We used to win matches 15-0, 20-0’ FC Barcelona icon Gerard Pique is one of the greats of the game to have played with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – something that has often left him interrogated over the question of which of the two players is superior. Over the years, the former defender has made it very clear what he appreciates about both star forwards, especially having seen them close-up and shared the field with them. Overall, however, he has largely maintained that he ranks Messi as superior to Cristiano, although he has seldom explained in detail what he specifically admires about each player.
Pique compares the greats When asked in a recent interview to make the pick between his two former teammates, Pique had absolutely no doubts in choosing Messi once again, but he explained his decision in great detail. “I started playing with him when I was 13, and he was crazy. We used to win matches 15-0, 20-0, and he was scoring a lot of goals,” he began.
Speaking on the narrative of Messi’s height affecting his game and how the player used it to his advantage, the former defender said, “There were questions about his size, because he was very short. Unlike Ronaldo, who was strong, and had high skills. He also used to play as a winger and not as a striker.
” “During his career, he knew the position where he could become more impactful, and score a lot of goals,” he added. Pique then opened up on one of Messi’s earliest devastating injuries and how there was serious doubt if he would ever return to the same level. Pique has weighed in on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate.
(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) “After 3 matches from when Messi started playing for the first team, his foot was broken following a strong tackle from Maves. ” “We were wondering about his ability to return from the injury and do the same things he used to do in the academy. We were saying: If he can do the same things, he will change the history of the game.