The GOAL website reported that former French star Anelka believes that C Ronaldo and Messi are not smart enough, and Anelka believes that these two top stars should not embarrass themselves at this age, and should choose a less difficult challenge to end their football careers. Anelka stressed that although he retired at the age of 36, he went to play in the Chinese Super League at the age of 32.
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This season, both Ronaldo and Messi have once again stopped in the Round of 16 in the Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo even faces a championship-free season at Manchester United, and it is unknown whether United will be able to reach the top four of the Premier League. Messi's performance at Paris Saint-Germain was also lower than expected, and in last weekend's Ligue 1, Messi was even booed by Paris fans.
Regarding the current situation of the 35-year-old Messi and the 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, Anelka commented: "This is the inevitable result of players who want to play as long as possible, their careers are actually almost over, and I think they are both very satisfied with the results they have achieved in the past 15 years." Ronaldo and Messi are clearly above the others, and it's normal for them to slow down now. ”
"I'm a little bit surprised that Messi is more surprised than Cristiano Cristiano, I think Messi will be a little better in Ligue 1, while Cristiano Ronaldo will have more difficulties in the Premier League. Because in my opinion, the Premier League champion is the most demanding champion in the world. Anelka said.
Anelka then took himself as an example, saying: "Neither Messi nor Ronaldo is smart enough and they should choose a challenge that is not too difficult because you have to make the right decision to continue to win the title. We see some players who choose to retire at the age of 32, 33 or 34 in order not to be criticized. I retired at 36, but I went to play in the Chinese Super League when I was 32. ”
In the 2012 season, Arnelka made 22 appearances for Shanghai Shenhua, scoring just three goals and six assists. According to the media, Anelka's weekly salary in Shanghai Shenhua at that time was 200,000 pounds.