Di María: Cristiano Ronaldo Was Born at the Wrong Time

Angel Di María, currently playing for Benfica and one of Argentina’s football stars in recent years, has had the rare privilege of sharing a locker room with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. In a recent interview, Di María shared his thoughts on the longstanding debate between these two football legends.

Speaking to Infobae, Di María expressed his opinion on Ronaldo’s claim of being the best player in history. “I’m not surprised by Cristiano’s statements. I played with him for four years. He’s always made such declarations, wanting to establish himself as the best,” Di María explained.

However, when it comes to the Messi-Ronaldo debate, Di María is unequivocal: “For me, Leo is undoubtedly the best in the world and in history. Cristiano was born at the wrong time. There happened to be another player who was touched by a magic wand.” He pointed out the significant differences in their achievements, including Ballon d’Or wins and international success.

Di María also discussed his career choices, revealing that he turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia. “I received offers with numbers I had never seen before,” he admitted. However, he chose to return to Benfica, stating, “I have no desire to go to such a place at the end of my career.”

The Argentine player’s comments provide insight into the perspectives of those who have played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo, adding fuel to the ongoing debate about who truly is the greatest footballer of all time.