Former French star Samir Nasri has claimed that Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Nazario, at their peak, could have “overwhelmed” Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo “if they had been serious”.
This statement, echoed by numerous sports media outlets, quickly ignited social media.
It has divided football fans between those who support Nasri’s opinion and those who vehemently oppose it.
On one side, Nasri’s supporters highlight the exceptional pure talent of Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, capable of technical feats and flashes of brilliance that Messi and Ronaldo, despite their genius, have never achieved. They also emphasize that the two Brazilians played in an era when football was more physical and less tactical, making their comparison with today’s players even more challenging.
On the other side, Nasri’s detractors insist on Messi and Ronaldo’s incomparable trophy haul, having won individual and collective honors at an unmatched level. They argue that pure talent alone is not enough to reach such heights and that rigor, hard work, and a competitive mindset also played a crucial role in their success.
Internet reactions to Nasri’s opinion on Messi and CR7:
- “Messi is the greatest player in history lol please let him be quiet.”
- “These players may surpass Lionel Messi, but never Cristiano Ronaldo lol.”
- “They were very strong for sure, but to say they could overshadow Messi, who has been one of the greatest talents in history, and Ronaldo, one of the greatest workers, is not certain.”
- “R9 compared to CR7: yes. Ronaldinho compared to Messi: maybe equivalent but I’m not sure.”
- “I aesthetically preferred Ronnie to Messi but I don’t see how he was above Messi at his prime. And then the ‘if they had been serious’ argument, we need to stop with that. Talent, you have it or you don’t, period. Seriousness is acquired (very) rarely.”
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