India, Feb. 14 -- Modern football has long been dominated by the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the pair also currently in the swansong phase of their careers. Fans and experts have been left split over the two, and haven't been able to reach a conclusion. Meanwhile, Messi has always kept a neutral stance and has never really weighed in on the debate. On the other hand, Ronaldo has always been vocal about it, claiming that he is the greatest of all time on many occasions.

Ronaldo's recent statement came on a Spanish television show, where he said, "I'm talking about numbers. I think I'm the most complete player to have existed. In my opinion, I think it's me. I do everything well in football: with my head, free ...