10 football legends who picked Messi over Ronaldo

#4. Ronaldinho

Barcelona v Real Sociedad

Brazilian legend and an attacking midfielder, Ronaldinho wished he had spent longer time alongside Messi at Barcelona.

When asked to choose between Ronaldo and Messi, he said: "Messi. I would have loved to continue playing alongside him."

#3. Diego Simeone

Club Atletico de Madrid Training & Press Conference

Diego Simeone is the manager for Argentina and Atletico Madrid. According to him, Messi is best when he is surrounded by top players.

He puts Lionel Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo. "If I had to choose between Messi and Ronaldo, then most likely I would choose Messi," Simeone told reporters.

#2. Ronaldo de Lima

Uruguay v Brazil

Ronaldo de Lima, the Brazilian legend believes Messi is a versatile player than his Portuguese competitor.

He was quoted by Marca, "Messi is out of this world. Cristiano, too, but I see Leo as more complete."

#1. Pele

Pele Attends Ceremony For World's Oldest Football Club

A man who has over 1,000 goals to his name, Pele thinks Messi is a complete player in terms of team skills, goal scoring and passing the ball.

He told SporTV: “I would still stay with Messi. Scoring is important, no doubt, but if you do not have anyone to prepare, then the ball is not enough. For my team I prefer Messi. As for Cristiano Ronaldo, he's a great goal scorer.”