Angel Di Maria Declares Messi the GOAT with More Ballon d'Or Wins

 

In a recent interview, Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria has declared his former teammate Lionel Messi as the undisputed "greatest of all time" (GOAT), citing Messi's superior tally of Ballon d'Or awards.

Di Maria, who has played alongside both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, stated: "In the end, the best is the one who has more Ballon d'Ors, and Messi has eight. For me, therefore, Messi is the best."

The former Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United winger emphasized that Messi's achievement of winning a record eight Ballon d'Or titles sets him apart from other football legends, including Ronaldo, who has won six. Di Maria's comments echo the growing consensus among players and fans that Messi's unparalleled individual accolades cement his status as the greatest player of his generation.

Di Maria, who has shared the pitch with both Messi and Ronaldo during his illustrious career, has clearly chosen sides in the ongoing debate over who is the true GOAT of the sport. By highlighting Messi's superior Ballon d'Or tally, the Argentine international has made a strong case for his compatriot's claim to the title of the best player of all time.

This latest endorsement from a former teammate further solidifies Messi's reputation as the undisputed football icon of the modern era, as the debate over the GOAT continues to captivate the global football community.