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| Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and spearhead FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi. (AFP) |
SPORTSO.GA - Former England striker Gary Lineker gives a picture of the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also saw the iconic figure in the world of football in the future is on Neymar and Harry Kane.
Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are reckoned as two of the best footballers on earth today. Five Ballon D'Or titles and a host of other trophies have proved.
Gary Lineker praised the two players. However, in the eyes of the 1986 World Cup top scorer, Messi is still considered better. "I really like Cristiano Ronaldo, but Lionel Messi comes from another dimension," said Lineker as quoted by ESPN, Wednesday (7/8/2018).
In addition, Lineker assess the glory of Real Madrid bomber it will be over soon. Ronaldo on February 5 was 33 years old, while Messi was three years younger.
Lineker also gives a picture of the competition iconic soccer figure in the future. He refers to two names, Neymar and Harry Kane. "Neymar will be the future of football, Neymar is a great footballer, especially in Barcelona," said Lineker.
Paris Saint-Germain striker is not the only player who championed Lineker replaces the charm of Ronaldo and Messi. "The player of the future (other than Neymar)? Of course Harry Kane," he said.
If you look at the achievements of Ronaldo this season, Lineker's remark is very reasonable. Neymar and Kane middle moncer. Neymar scored 27 goals for Paris Saint-Germain for all competitions, while Kane scored 31 goals in the 2017-2018 season.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo scored 20 goals. In the Spanish league, he even just scored 8 goals from 17 times played. (Lariza Oky Adisty)