Paris Saint-Germain star Sergio Ramos said his current teammate Lionel Messi is the best soccer player ever, and, in the process, snubbed his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate. Ramos believes that the Argentine is the best player ever produced.
Ramos and Messi, current teammates at PSG, have not always had such a relationship on the field. It was always far from friendly between them. Ramos and Messi have previously played for arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively, during their time in Spain. They have had a few feisty moments during the EL Classico.
However, it seems like the two have put their differences aside. They play together at PSG and have not been involved in any controversy of late. The pair even lined up together to face Ronaldo in Riyadh for an exhibition match in January.
🎙️ Sergio Ramos: “There was suffering for several years playing against Messi. I am now enjoying him. He is the best player football has ever produced.” pic.twitter.com/tbWwunyh3p
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) February 4, 2023
Speaking to PSG TV, Ramos hailed the 35-year-old as the best player.
“There was suffering for several years playing against Messi. I am now enjoying him. He is the best player football [soccer] has ever produced.”
As of now, Ramos is out injured and PSG has not informed his return date. It is reported that the Spanish defender sustained an injury to his adductor in midweek. The club has confirmed that Ramos has indeed been diagnosed with a groin strain.
Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi have immense mutual respect for each other
Messi and Ramos both joined PSG in the summer of 2021 and there was curiosity among fans to see how these old rivals can come together. However, it seems to have been smooth. Both players have mutual respect for each other’s qualities.
In November last year, Ramos talked about how better it is to have Messi as a teammate rather than an opponent.
🇪🇸 Sergio Ramos: “Of course it’s better to have Messi as a teammate! That’s very easy answer! It’s a privilege to have him as a teammate. Messi is always at the top level. He continues to be one of the most best players in the world.” pic.twitter.com/ww69kN7sOb
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) November 1, 2022
“My relationship with Messi is excellent. There is great respect between the players and a healthy state of mind,” said Ramos.
“Of course, it’s better to have him [Messi] as a teammate. Whenever you are given the choice of having Messi with or against you, the answer is quick and sincere,” said Ramos.
Earlier, in 2019, Messi was in an interview where he was shown some of the best goals he has scored in his career. One of those goals was against Real Madrid. From here, Messi and the presenter started talking about Ramos. The Argentine said, “Yeah, the truth is he is a great player,” when the presenter said that the Spaniard is a tough player. Messi agreed to the claims of Ramos being a great player made the presenter.