article_snippet: But it is when the names Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are mentioned that the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo truly comes alive.
article_snippet: the names Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the pair who rival him -
article_snippet: he of three World Cup-winners’ medals - Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff as the all-time genuine superstars.
article_snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo is a man who scores goals, but the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo reckons the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo falls behind Lionel Messi .
article_snippet: Lionel Messi gets the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo's vote as the best player of the modern era after Lionel Messi consistent displays of the past decade .
article_snippet: The two best at the moment are obviously Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi,’ Lionel Messi says.
article_snippet: Lionel Messi has been the best player of the last 10 years.
article_snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo is that striker who scores goals, but Lionel Messi does that and helps with assists.
article_snippet: So, Lionel Messi is top dog; how does the Argentine compare to the original luminary?
article_snippet: Barcelona have excellent players.
article_snippet: Barcelona’s not only Lionel Messi, but Xavi and Neymar.
highlights_snippet: The greatest footballer of all time weighed in to the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate .
  