Di María Names Messi as Greatest Football Player Ever

Ángel Di María, a former teammate of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, has named Lionel Messi as the greatest football player ever. In an interview with the official Ballon d'Or website, Di María highlighted the differences between the two football icons, stating that while Cristiano Ronaldo exemplifies tireless effort and determination, Messi possesses an innate talent that he believes is a divine gift.

Di María noted that despite Ronaldo's relentless work ethic, he ultimately considers Messi to be the superior player. He reflected on his unique experiences playing alongside both legends and expressed that Messi does not need to exert constant effort to match others at the highest level.

Di María also mentioned that he will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, having concluded his international career, and he expects both Messi and Ronaldo to vie for trophies in the upcoming summer.