Messi or Ronaldo? Kaka names his favorite player
What's the story
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Kaka has picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo.
The two legends have been involved in a debate regarding who is the better player.
Kaka picked Messi, despite playing alongside Ronaldo for four years earlier at Real Madrid.
Kaka said Messi is a genius and a pure talent.
Here's what the former Brazilian player said.
Ronaldo
Kaka ushers praise on Ronaldo
Kaka referred Ronaldo as a machine and praised his mental strength.
"Cristiano is a machine. It's not just the way he's strong, powerful and fast; he's strong mentally," said Kaka.
"He always wants to win and play. To be the best. For me, that's the most incredible thing he has."
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He's a genius, a pure talent, says Kane on Messi
"I played with Cristiano and he's really amazing, but I'll go with Messi," Kaka said during a Q&A for FIFA's Instagram channel. "He's a genius, a pure talent. The way he plays is incredible."
Messi
A look at Messi's achievements
In 718 matches for Barcelona, Messi has amassed 627 goals. He has also bagged a staggering 34 trophies in his tenure at the club.
Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or six times, besides sealing the European Golden Shoe six times as well.
He was adjudged The Best FIFA Men's Player in 2019.
He has won eight La Liga Player of the Season awards.
Ronaldo
A look at Ronaldo's achievements
Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 matches for Manchester United.
He enjoyed best success at Real Madrid (450 goals in 438 matches).
He has scored 53 goals in 75 games for Juventus.
The Portuguese has won 27 trophies at club level.
Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Ors, besides being awarded The Best FIFA Men's Players twice.
He has won four European Golden Shoes.
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Messi and Ronaldo are in top five in history: Kaka
Kaka said both Messi and Ronaldo are in the top five in history of sport. "In the history of sport, they [Messi and Cristiano] are definitely in the top five. We are very lucky to have been able to see both of them."