Former Barcelona Star Pours Envy on Lionel Messi, Calls Him 'Alien' in Bizarre Claims

A former defender who turned into a respected businessman has sparked controversy by expressing his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo but jealousy towards Lionel Messi, calling him "alien". The ex-player claimed that watching Messi train every day was like witnessing "incredible things", and that he doubts anyone can surpass the Argentine's speed of thought and determination.

Mentioning his time playing at both Barcelona's academy and first team, which began when Messi was 13 years old, further fueled speculation about the differing opinions on who is superior. The comments echo the long-standing debate among soccer fans regarding these two football legends, with some supporting Ronaldo as a more well-rounded player and others backing Messi for his exceptional skills.

While others might view this opinion as unwelcome from an ex-player, it's undeniable that such contrasting views demonstrate how fiercely devoted fans are to their heroes. Messi remains one of the best players in history, breaking numerous boundaries throughout the career.