Why do people say that Ronaldo is better than Messi?

Saying that Ronaldo runs faster, jumps higher (really…) do not add a dot to this comparison. I could also say Messi is shorter (thus lower center of gravity equaling better ball control) but if they dont realize these potentials then these points are moot. Its what they do with these characteristics that count. read more

I will add reasons why I don't understand people say that Ronaldo is better than Messi: 1. Ronaldo takes insane number of shots and his goal to shots ratio is notoriously low for someone who claims to be the best. I would say Luis Suarez, Lewandowskis, and hell, maybe even Jamie Vardy are far better strikers than Ronaldo. 2. read more

However, Ronaldo, for me, seems to be the more complete and superior player. He is more complete than Messi and possesses a vastly wider array of skills: he has the pace of Bale, the flair and skills of Neymar and better shots than those of Falcao. read more

Messi doesn't need tricks that why he is the best. Messi's left foot is better than Ronaldo's right and left put together. Messi was the most marked man on the pitch on every world cup game. Ronaldo would be terrible with FCBarcelona because he wouldn't be able to Tiki Taka. read more