Capello: "Ronaldo is a great player. He won the championship and the Golden Ball Award, but as I said before, he is not as great as Messi. Ronaldo is a great striker, he knows how to do everything, but he is not a genius. Messi, Pele and Maradona are the real genius. "
Capello
In order to evaluate Capello's comparative statement on Messi and Ronaldo, the editor needs to consider their honor and achievements. Both players have extraordinary careers and their list of achievements is very extensive. The following is a comparative overview based on available information:
Messi's achievements
Golden Globe Award/FIFA Golden Globe Award: Messi has won eight Golden Globe Awards, which is the most for any player [1].
FIFA World Cup: Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
Copa America: won with Argentina in 2020/21.
La Liga goals: It keeps the record of the most goals in La Liga, 474 goals in total.
Spain Super Cup goal: 14 goals in total, keeping the record.
Guinness World Record: Single club scores the most goals in a year (91 goals).
Argentina won the World Cup
Ronaldo's achievements
Golden Globe Award/FIFA Golden Globe Award: Ronaldo has won five Golden Globe Awards, the most for European players.
European Champions League goals: It keeps the record of scoring the most goals in the European Champions League.
European Championships and National Leagues: won European Championships with Portugal in 2016 and European National Leagues in 2019.
Achievements of Real Madrid and Manchester United: Ronaldo has won many titles in both clubs, including several league titles and the Champions League trophy.
European Champion
analysis
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both have brilliant careers and won many individual and team honors. Messi's achievements highlight his amazing consistency and success at the club and international levels, including winning the World Cup, which is often considered the pinnacle of football success.
Ronaldo's career is also outstanding, with important achievements and records, especially in the European Champions League, showing his highest level of performance in different leagues.
Messi and Ronaldo
Capello's statement compares Messi with football's "real talents" such as Pele and Maradona, which may mean Messi's ability to change the game not only through scoring, but also through his passing ability. Ronaldo is famous for his physical quality, versatility and scoring ability, and is considered a great scorer.
In a word, although both players have their unique advantages and achieved great success, the evaluation of who is the greatest often depends on personal preferences and the specific qualities that football players attach importance to. Capello seems to pay more attention to the natural "genius" and creativity of players. He believes Messi, Pele and Maradona have this quality.
Messi and Ronaldo
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