Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s bold claims about being the greatest soccer player of all time, offering a subtle but pointed response in defense of Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his rivalry with Lionel Messi and has backed himself as the most complete player ever. The Ronaldo vs Messi debate is the mo

The debate over the greatest player in soccer history has always been a contentious topic, with opinions varying across generations and featuring multiple legend such as Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and even Pele.

Argentine football legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has achieved several records in his career. Here are 10 records that are likely to be unbreakable. Argentine football legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has achieved several records in his career.

It is hard to imagine two players reaching the heights of Ronaldo and Messi. After all, the Real Madrid and Barcelona legends have a combined 13 Ballon d'Or awards, nine Champions League titles and 12 La Liga titles. Plus, they have scored over 1,770 goals combined, all while representing the biggest clubs in the world.