evidence: Frank Lampard, a Chelsea FC icon and the club’s all-time leading scorer, recently shared his thoughts on the ever-persistent GOAT debate involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. [...] "I don’t like this conversation," Lampard said. "I played against both, more with Cristiano when he was at Manchester United and with Messi I played against a lot in some big games between Chelsea and Barcelona. Messi for me individually for talent is the greatest ever probably, in my opinion." [...] Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is closed down by Frank Lampard of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Final match. Alex Livesey/Getty Images