This year, but when he was still working with Everton, Carlo Ancelotti explained in a very simple way why he prefers Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in the eternal football debate of the best player of the present time.
Although he accepted that it is difficult to position himself in such an even and spectacular rivalry, the Italian coach acknowledged that the criterion he uses to answer this question is that he had the opportunity to work and achieve great success with Cristiano.
CARLO ANCELOTTI ES TEAM CRISTIANO RONALDO
“Messi or (Cristiano) Ronaldo? It’s hard to say, but because of the fact that I managed Ronaldo for a few years… I say Ronaldo. I have fantastic memories of him because it is true that he scored many goals with me, but it is also true that he was always very serious and professional. That is what I appreciate the most ”, stated Ancelotti, in a Q&A that is published (2021) on the official YouTube channel that has Sky Sports Football.
Along with Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlo Ancelotti celebrated a UEFA Champions League, a King’s Cup, a European Super Cup and a Club World Cup. It was the beginning of the best time in the modern era of Real Madrid.
Undefeated Data. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 112 goals in the 101 games in which he had Carlo Ancelotti as manager at Real Madrid. A brutal scoring performance.
Did you know..? Cristiano Ronaldo won 2 of his 4 Golden Boots and 2 of his 3 Pichichis under the technical direction of Carlo Ancelotti. An unforgettable stage for all Real Madrid fans.
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