When Gerard Pique brilliantly settled the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate
Gerard Pique has weighed in on the argument between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Several players have taken turns to comment on the subject over the years, but not many have settled the GOAT debate as brilliantly as Barcelona legend Pique.
"I think that they are both amazing," the Spaniard said of the duo. "We are talking about two of the best players, not just in the world but the history of this sport. I always said that Messi has some talent that no one has. I mean, he has the ball and his speed controlling the ball. The ball doesn't go two metres far from his foot, it's always there. It's impossible to catch him, this talent I didn't see from anyone."
"Cristiano Ronaldo is such a different player, they are very different. He is tall, strong, he's really complete. He can do anything. He can do goals with the head, free-kicks, penalties, take one on one."
"For me, it's like Messi is not human, but Cristiano is the best of the humans," the centre-back said.
The defender has shared the dressing room with both superstars and has first-hand knowledge of their abilities from close quarters.
The defender announced on social media on Thursday that this weekend's clash with Almeria will be his last game for Barcelona.