Mueller: Ten years ago, I thought Ronaldo was stronger. After winning the World Cup, I supported Messi as GOAT!

The comparison between Messi and Ronaldo is the hottest topic in the football world in the past 20 years! Recently, German legendary star Mueller discussed this topic in depth in an interview with the official Major League of American Professional Football.

Muller is not stingy with his praise for Messi, saying: Messi is the greatest player in football history. Although Messi and Ronaldo are both recognized as incredible geniuses, Messi's style is more elegant in Mueller's eyes. This elegance is not only reflected in technical movements such as dribbling, passing and shooting, but also in the ability to control the rhythm and read the game on the court, as if he was the conductor of the game and could interpret the football game into an artistic feast.

Muller said: If we were discussing who was the better player ten years ago, I would choose Ronaldo. At that time, Ronaldo was in the prime of his career. He showed strong dominance in both Manchester United and Real Madrid. With his amazing physical fitness, excellent shooting ability and never admit defeat, he once again and again attacked the team at critical moments.

However, as time goes by and his own experience increases, Mueller's views have changed. "As I get older, I have become more emotional. Compared with the performance and professional attitude of players, I now value the style and beauty of playing football more." After Messi won the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Muller stood on Messi's side more firmly, believing that he is undoubtedly the best in history.

From the perspective of technical style, Messi is known for his delicate ball control and excellent creativity. He can freely travel through the crowd, tear open the opponent's defense with seemingly simple but extremely threatening passes, creating opportunities for his teammates, and also possess efficient goal scoring ability. Ronaldo is a symbol of strength and speed. His header, long shot and ability to grab points in the penalty area are all excellent. Moreover, he has tenacious fighting spirit and strong desire to win, and he can do his best no matter what difficulties he faces.

Once upon a time, hard data such as the number of goals and the number of championships were important indicators for measuring the value of players, but now, factors such as football style, influence on the game and the visual enjoyment they bring to fans are also being paid more and more attention. Messi's football style is more like a delicate artistic expression. He makes people feel that football is not only a competitive sport, but also a performance full of aesthetics.