Mesut Ozil gives definitive verdict on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are extensively thought of to be two of the best footballers of all time, having dominated the game over the previous decade.

The pair have nearly taken turns profitable the coveted Ballon d’Or award nearly yearly since 2008, aside from Luka Modric’s win in 2018, lifting a mammoth 63 home trophies between them.

Mesut Ozil has now had his say on the controversy over which of the 2 is the most effective, choosing his former Real Madrid team-mate Ronaldo by claiming that the Portuguese celebrity “was all the time the most effective in each county he is performed in!”

Requested to decide on between Messi and Ronaldo in a Twitter Q&A on Monday, Ozil responded: “Messi has confirmed himself to be probably the greatest ever in Spain, however Ronaldo was all the time the most effective in each nation he is performed in!”

Ronaldo and Ozil have been good buddies throughout their time collectively on the Bernabeu and up to date reviews had linked the pair with a reunion at Juventus.

In response to CBS Sports,Arsenal supplied Ozil to Juventus however the Serie A giants refused to sanction the deal.

Ozil is anticipated to depart the Emirates both within the January switch window or when his contract expires on the finish of the season and Turkish aspect Fenerbahce and MLS franchise DC United have been closely linked with the 32-year-old.

Throughout his Twitter Q&A, Ozil admitted that he want to play in each Turkey and America earlier than he retires when requested by a fan what he’ll do as soon as his take care of Arsenal ends.

“I undoubtedly will [continue playing football]. There are two nations I need to play soccer in earlier than I retire: Turkey and USA. If I went to Turkey, I may solely go to Fenerbahce.”

Ozil additionally opened up about his time on the Emirate, saying: “There have been many ups and downs up to now, however all in all I’ve by no means remorse my determination to affix Arsenal.

“And to be sincere the final couple of video games earlier than the corona break in February & March 2020 made actually rather a lot enjoyable. I’ve loved that point rather a lot and I’ve thought we’re actually on a really optimistic manner. However after the break issues sadly modified …”