“I could say Messi or Ronaldo, but for me they are from a different planet” – Rudiger names Manchester City icon as toughest opponent
Real Madrid centre-backĀ Antonio RudigerĀ has stated Sergio Aguero was the toughest “human being” he has played against, while adding that Lionel Messi andĀ Cristiano RonaldoĀ are from a different planet. Rudiger played against the Manchester City legend on multiple occasions during his time with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the most respected players in the world due to their achievements and long-standing rivalry in the beautiful game. Rudiger played against Ronaldo after the latter returned toĀ Manchester UnitedĀ for his second spell and he was still at Chelsea. He also played against the diminutive Argentine while at Chelsea, when the latter was at Barcelona.
In an interview withĀ The Inside ScoopĀ on YouTube, Rudiger was asked the best player heās played against, to which he responded:
“For me, the striker who gave me a lot of headache was Kun Aguero. That guy was really tough to play against, really tough. Like, I could say Messi or Ronaldo, but for me, they are from a different planet, so we go with human beings.”
Rudiger was also asked the best player he has played with, to which he said:
“No, Karim Benzema. I could say, I could have said a lot. You know I could have mentioned Luka Modric, like Tony Kroos and Eden Hazard, but I have to go with Karim Benzema because he was a hell of a striker. His intelligence is wow! World Class.”
Frank Lampard says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are on the same level
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard believes Lionel Messi is not superior to Cristiano Ronaldo, nor is the Portuguese man greater than his Argentine rival. Lampard acknowledged the abilities of both players and showered them with praise.
“I donāt like this conversation. Iāve played against both. More Cristiano Ronaldo when he was at Manchester United. For some reason, against Real Madrid we didnāt face each other in a match. Messi, I played against a lot in some big games between Barcelona and Chelsea. Messi, for me individually for talent is the greatest ever probably in my opinion.”
“But with Cristiano Ronaldo, what he did in terms of what he made himself and the numbers and output and goals and dedication and hunger and even now to this time means that they are just there together. I have to respect them both in the same way. I donāt think itās a fair to try and put one above the other. Theyāve been the most amazing payers.”
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