Former Nigeria captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha once added his voice to the debate on who between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOATThe argument on who is better between the legendary Real Madrid forward and 2022 World Cup winner has raged for many yearsThe rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has been the defining feature of modern football for over a decade Former Nigeria international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has weighed in on the ongoing debate about who is football’s greatest of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. For years, these two legends have dominated the sport, sparking endless discussions among fans, analysts, and players alike. According to SportBible, Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as football’s GOATs, boasting a combined total of 12 Ballon d’Or awards—Messi alone holding a record eight. Despite Messi solidifying his legacy by winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, the debate over who truly deserves the title remains fiercely contested. He said via Sportskeeda: "I think both of them rightly deserve to be GOATs but I prefer Messi. As for me… Ronaldo is typical of what you can achieve with hard work, but for Messi, everything comes naturally… And he works hard as well." In the past year, both the Argentine veteran and the Portuguese superstar have left Europe. Messi is now playing in the MLS for Inter Miami, while Ronaldo is making a significant impact in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr. Source: YEN.com.gh