"Messi is the best player of all time", says Ronaldo Fenômeno

Ronaldo Fenômeno said that Lionel Messi is the best football player of all time. The statement was made after the Argentine star became the top scorer in the history of the World Cup alongside German Klose.

Messi, who scored Argentina's three goals in the 3-0 victory over Algeria last Tuesday, 16th, also became the first player to take the field in six World Cups - a mark achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo this Wednesday.

In the opinion of the former Brazilian national team striker, the time has come to admit that Argentina's number 10 is above all others.

"Every time Messi enters the field, everything becomes historic and elegant. It's time for the world to stop hiding and accept the fact that he is the best player of all time. He continues to perform exceptionally every season, and at the World Cup, however, there are still doubts about him. It is an unforgettable and historic night that will forever be in the history books," said Ronaldo, in an interview with Spain's Mundo Deportivo newspaper.

Ronaldo scored 15 goals in World Cups and was the top scorer in the history of the tournament until he was surpassed by Miroslav Klose in 2014 and, now, by Messi.

With Messi at the top, see what the historic World Cup score is like

Source: CNN