Ancelotti on Ronaldo-Messi debate: 'This duel gave them both motivations'

While Lionel Messi can be considered the ultimate GOAT post his Qatar World Cup 2022 win with Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo fans might still beg to differ. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has weighed in on the debate again.

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Argentine superstar might now be the ultimate superstar, especially following his 2022 FIFA World Cup title triumph in Qatar on Sunday. His side blazed past two-time defending champion France on penalties, handing La Albiceleste its third WC title. As a result, he can now be considered the ultimate GOAT, having won it all in his career. However, fans of his longtime rival, the Portuguese sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo, might still begin to differ, despite him and his side being knocked out in the quarterfinal to Morocco. Meanwhile, current Spanish and European champion Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti has once again weighed in on the debate.

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Speaking to Radio Anch'io Sport, Ancelotti recorded, "This duel gave them both motivations. In recent years, they have been the main players in the world of football, playing great and scoring many goals. Messi closes his career with the World Cup, and CR7 closes it differently, but it was extraordinary anyway. Especially here, in Madrid, he will remain forever in the hearts of the fans."

While Ronaldo is done and dusted with English giants Manchester United, he will likely move to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Nassr. Commenting on Ronnie's future, Ancelotti documented, "I don't know what he will do in his future. He is still very competitive, he wants to compete at the highest level, and I don't think the Arab world can be suitable for him in this regard."