‘Cristiano Ronaldo was a monster and the father of that monster is…’: Pep Guardiola – Times of India
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep Guardiola (Photo Credits: Getty Images/Reuters) NEW DELHI: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's recent comments on the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have sparked a fresh wave of discussion and debate in the world of football.Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, the Spaniard opened up on a long-running rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo."No one could beat Messi, only Cristiano. Cristiano was a monster and the father of that monster is Messi. The two have achieved something incredible in the last 20 years," said Guardiola.Guardiola's remarks came on the back of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Manchester City's Rodri emerged as the winner, breaking the long-standing duopoly of Messi and Ronaldo.The Spanish midfield...