Turki Al-Sheikh, the Minister of Entertainment of Saudi Arabia, spoke about the dialogue that took place between him and the new Saudi Al-Nasr star Cristiano Ronaldo, about the best between the latter and the Argentinean Lionel Messi, the star of Paris Saint-Germain.
Turki Al-Sheikh met the Portuguese star last Sunday and presented him with the badge of leadership of the Saudi stars of the Al-Nasr Club and the Al-Hilal Club in the person of the French Paris Saint-Germain in Riyadh. “.
The head of the Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Entertainment told Gulf Rotana, “I have a strong relationship with Messi and Ronaldo, but Cristiano asked me a question, he wanted to embarrass me, he told me, ‘Who is the greatest.’ , me or Lionel Messi?”, adding: “I am neither you nor Messi to him.” Maradona for me.
He continued: “It’s a fact, you are dear to me, and you are one of the greatest players, but for me Maradona, and this is a fact, and there is no escaping the question.”
His Excellency Councilor Turki Al-Sheikh: #Cristiano He asked me about the comparison between him and #Messi; I told him that the best #Maradona@turki_alalshikh@TurkishAlaimah#Bark_Rotana#Riyadh_Season_Cup#Paris Saint-Germainpic.twitter.com/YQFBMTIRhc
– Kora Program (@korarotana) January 16, 2023
In recent years, there has been intense competition between Portuguese and Argentinean stars, as well as an exchange of personal achievements and collective titles.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to face his rival Lionel Messi in the Riyadh Cup of the Season on January 19.
It is noteworthy that Ronaldo joined Al-Nasr and signed a contract with him, which is extended until the summer of 2025, but has not yet played with the team, as he was suspended for two matches by the English Football Association.
Source: “Media”
