In the sea of stars in football, every fan has his own cosmic center in his heart, some are the glorious moments on the green field, and some are the shining light of a certain player. When it comes to football stars, it's impossible not to mention Messi and Ronaldo, who are not only symbols of the times, but also eternal topics for fans. Van Gaal mentions these two legends, and his opinion may catch your eye – or the black line on his forehead.
Van Gaal believes that comparing Messi and Ronaldo on the same starting line is disrespectful to football. He said: "Messi, of course, he is the king of the ball, there is no doubt about that. But if you want to compare, Ronaldo is not just a ball king, he is more like an alien who has crossed the ordinary ball king. These two are not a heavyweight at all. ”
Van Gaal explained that Messi's performance on the pitch was impeccable, but Ronaldo's performances often made it feel like he didn't belong on the planet. His performance in the attacking line can be described as almost perfect, except for a slightly weak header, Ronaldo is at the top in terms of speed, shooting and technique. Moreover, his influence has spread across every club he has played for, and he has always led the team to victory.
On the other hand, Messi, although there is a gap between his lethality in the front court and Ronaldo, his organizational ability and comprehensiveness on the field are not possessed by Ronaldo. During his time at Inter, Ronaldo often seemed lonely due to a lack of support. Messi, on the other hand, is more comprehensive, not only able to score, but also assist, and is the real core of the team.
Speaking of this, Van Gaal smiled: "You see, in the era of Da Luo, it was really a starry era, and there were top masters in every position. And now, except for Messi and Ronaldo, everyone else seems to be a little bleak. ”
Of course, Van Gaal did not mean to belittle Messi, he just wanted to express that Ronaldo's performance is really difficult to compare with anyone. He concluded: "If you had to pick a striker, I would definitely go with Ronaldo. But if you want to choose a core that can unite the whole team, it must be Messi. ”
Van Gaal's words undoubtedly gave football fans a lot of room to think. His views may be considered too biased by some, but there is no denying that everyone's king of the ball is different. In this diverse world of football, perhaps we should be more fortunate to be able to witness the glorious moments of these two legends at the same time.
Now, I would like to ask everyone, who do you think is the real king of the ball, or in your hearts, Messi or Ronaldo, who can better represent this era of football? Let's discuss it together in the comment section!