Ronaldinho has a close bond with Lionel Messi – but he refused to name his former Barcelona team-mate as the greatest footballer in history. Instead, he said that Messi belongs in an all-time great category alongside three other names.

The debate over who is football’s greatest ever player will run and run for decades to come, but the greatest player in the world right now, Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, is clear on who he believes is the true GOAT of the game.

Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has been blasted online for claiming Ronaldo doesn't have the same "natural talent" as Lionel Messi.

Manchester City star Rodri has this week provided his take on the long-standing ‘GOAT’ debate, between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Midfielder Rodri, for his part, of course recently joined

In Rodri's mind, there's a clear distinction between the two players giving him no doubt who the greatest of all time is.

Rodri, the recent Ballon d'Or winner, appeared on the programme "El Hormiguero", discussing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Spaniard highlighted what, in his view, differentiates the Portuguese from the Argentine,

Manchester City star Rodri has claimed Lionel Messi is the greatest of all time "without any doubt" and has outlined the main difference between him and Cristiano Ronaldo - having faced them both in h