Football NewsGiveMeSportUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Argentina Legend Gatti: Ronaldo Always Better Than Messi
An Argentine icon snubs both Messi and Maradona in the GOAT debate, backing Ronaldo.
F. Gatti
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Speaker
Hugo Gatti
Claim
Ronaldo better than Messi, now and always
Context
Gatti played most of career in Argentina
What happened. Hugo Gatti, an Argentine football legend, stated that Cristiano Ronaldo has always been better than Lionel Messi, and remains so today.
- Gatti also named his six greatest-ever players.
- He snubbed both Messi and Maradona in the GOAT debate.
- Gatti's comments add fuel to the long-running Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry.
“Cristiano was better than Messi and he is better now too. That is the reality.”
— Hugo Gatti
The debate continues as Ronaldo and Messi near the end of their careers.
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