Lionel Messi ruled out, the choice continues!

For former striker Emmanuel Adebayor, Lionel Messi is not the best player of all time.

Retired since March 2023 and one last freelance job in Paraguay, Emmanuel Adebayor, has reconverted as a consultant for the New World TV channel. At the same time, the former Togolese international became ambassador of the Confederation of African (Site notre blog d’information) (CAF).

Invited to the Optus Sport set, Emmanuel Adebayor was asked to name the best players of all time, according to him. And for the former captain of the Sparrowhawks, it is neither Lionel Messi nor Maradona nor Pelé, but also Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Obviously he is the best player of all time”

For me, yes, it’s Ronaldo. Obviously he is the best player of all time. It’s a huge career. He’s the best player in the Champions League, the best player in the world, I have nothing to do with all the records… »thus released the former striker, who notably spent time with Monaco and Arsenal.

And to add: “ Playing with him was good, even if it only lasted six months. He knows the respect I have for him, for his mentality and his personality » Adebayor was, in fact, CR7’s teammate for six months at Real Madrid in 2011. They won the Copa del Rey together.

Author: Jacqueline MANNESSIER