We are witnessing the final. FIFA World Cup presenting two of soccerThey are the greats of all time, Lionel Messi and christian ronaldo.
While Messi has not officially closed the door on the possibility of not playing in the tournament again in four years, Ronaldo has announced that this will be his last World Cup. And that has led to questions about when Ronaldo will decide to hang up his shoes.
Now, another footballer gives his opinion and believes that the Portuguese GOAT, two years older than Messi, is waiting to see when the Argentine GOAT decides to end his career.
speaking on behalf of hajperFormer Man Utd and Ecuador star Antonio Valencia told Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “I think Ronaldo and Messi are almost waiting for each other. It’s like: ‘You retire first’. I think they’re both waiting to see who retires first. Cristiano still seems very motivated to me. He’s looking good.
“Messi is also playing in a league that, for me, has improved a lot, but it is not as competitive as the European leagues, so that can allow him to continue a little longer. I don’t know, one more year, two more years… But there also comes a point where being focused for so many years wears you down. Still, they are machines, and they have had incredible careers.”
Valencia added: “It’s a bit sad to think that Ronaldo and Messi, two legends, two players who have left such an incredible mark on football, could be playing in their last World Cup. I don’t think they are in a position to play in another one. But you never know, because physically they both still look good. I think age is just a number. If you take care of yourself and do things well, you can continue playing.”
“It would be sad, but I think they can both have a good World Cup. Messi is a different player. Cristiano is a competitive player, someone who loves to win trophies. I hope they both have a good World Cup and enjoy it. I have a lot of affection for both of them, for their way of being and for the message they send to young people: be professional, honest and do things well. I have a lot of respect for both of them.”
A footballer who will return for another World Cup is Kylian Mbappé. The French national team captain has been compared to Messi and Ronaldo, but another former player says Mbappé has a long way to go before he is at their level.
Speaking on behalf of BOYLE Sports, which offers the latest World Cup OddsFormer Chelsea and France star Florent Malouda told Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “I think in terms of numbers he is chasing them but he has a long way to go because of his longevity. We have to enjoy those two players while they are still playing because I remember playing against them and they are still playing.”
According to Malouda, “Mbappé will be inspired by them. The way he takes care of himself could give him the opportunity to chase them and participate in as many World Cups as they did. And also, I think that, in the same comparison, he would also need to win some Ballon d’Ors. I think he would be evaluated for this, for what they have done as the best players in the world for so long. I think people still want him to prove it.”
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