In all sporting fields, comparisons are the order of the day. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi They were protagonists of a rivalry within the engramado with the intention of being described as the “best footballer in history”, or at least in their presents. Fabio Capello believes that the Albiceleste captain is above CR7.
Fabio Capello does not put Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the same level. Although the Italian considers CR7 to be a great player, The Al Nassr forward was not a “genius” like Messi.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player, he won titles, Ballon d’Ors, but as I said before, he is not a genius like Messi“Capello said at the Laureus awards held in Madrid, Spain.
The former Real Madrid coach described Cristiano Ronaldo as a great scorer, but he does not reach his “genius” status. In fact, Fabio Capello considers that the Brazilian Ronaldo could enter this category along with the captain of the Argentina team.
“If you tell me Cristiano or Messi, I will always say Messi. Ronaldo is a goalscorer, he does everything, but he is not a genius. Speaking of geniuses, I have forgotten one that could also enter: Ronaldo (Nazario)“he added.
Lamine Yamal is not a “genius”
Lamine Yamal has dazzled world football at the age of 16. The young Spanish footballer is a star player for FC Barcelona and, at his young age, he is already showing glimpses of what he can do at a professional level. But Fabio Capello considers that Yamal will not reach his exclusive “genius” status.
“I found Messi at the Joan Gamper Trophy and 20 or 25 minutes into the game I approached Rijkaard and immediately asked him to lend him to me for that season. He was already a genius (…) Lamine has a lot of quality and is very interesting, but he won’t be a genius. “Messi, Pelé and Maradona were geniuses,” he added.
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