article_snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo is the ultimate professional but Lionel Messi is more naturally gifted, according to former team-mate of both superstars Deco.
article_snippet: While Deco respects both players who have shared the last seven Ballon d'Ors between then, Lionel Messi concedes that Lionel Messi hold the edge in terms of pure 'talent' - although Lionel Messi suggested that another former Barca team-mate Ronaldinho could be better than both.
article_snippet: Argentine phenomenon Lionel Messi (centre) gets Deco's vote as the world's most talented player .
article_snippet: Lionel Messi was born with talent.
article_snippet: Cristiano also has talent
highlights_snippet: Portugal international believes Lionel Messi shades Portugal international in the talent stakes .
  
highlights_snippet: Former Barcelona star hints that Lionel Messi could be better than both .