Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Andre Gomes refuses to choose between Real Madrid and Barcelona stars – because he plays with both
Gomes and Messi are teammates at Barcelona but midfielder also shares pitch with Ronaldo when turning out for Portugal
ANDRE GOMES has refused to be drawn into the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate – because he plays with both of them.
The midfield playmaker has been Messi’s teammate at Barcelona since the summer after moving to the Nou Camp from Valencia.
But Gomes also shares the pitch for Ronaldo for Portugal, meaning he was faced with a real dilemma when quizzed on who is better.
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Speaking to Catalunya Radio’s Tot Costa programme, Gomes said: “I do not like to compare them out of respect.
“I will never answer it. I’m Portuguese and I have affection for Cristiano. As much as I do for Messi, who is my teammate at Barcelona.”
Ronaldo has the upper hand these days after helping himself to a fourth Ballon d’Or award.
The ex-Manchester United star led Real to Champions League glory in May before winning Euro 2016 with his country.
But even though Messi has had a quiet year by comparison, he helped Barca secure yet another La Liga title before finishing second in the Ballon d’Or.
The Argentine has already won the award five times and has plenty of years remaining to add even more to his collection.