Messi once walked away from international football after Argentina fell short. Ronaldo never did. Yet that never settled the GOAT debate.
Ronaldo was the first of the two to lead his country to a major international trophy. Back then, international success wasn't treated as the defining argument.
Now that Argentina have built a team capable of consistently delivering on the biggest stage, the narrative has suddenly shifted, with international achievements being presented as the ultimate measure of greatness.
You might convince the casuals with that logic.
Not me.
If Yamal wins the World Cup on Sunday
The entire Real Madrid fanbase is in trouble.
If Messi wins the World Cup on Sunday
The entire Ronaldo fanbase is in trouble. 😭