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.

Cristiano Ronaldo's ability to perform under pressure is highlighted in a recent analysis comparing him to Lionel Messi. The analysis points to Ronaldo's clutch goals and unwavering determination as key factors.

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 feature in the shortlist for the FIFPro Men’s World 11 but the list does not feature Mohamed Salah, who has been impressive for Liverpool this season.