Thierry Henry took into account Cristiano’s goalscoring numbers of the previous season in 2009.
Besides, the Portuguese was a more decorated player than Leo at that time.
Although Leo Messi was among the top 3 Ballon d’Or nominees already in 2007, there was no real debate on who was the best player in the world 2 years later for Thierry Henry.
“If Messi is scoring more goals nowadays, [Cristiano] Ronaldo is a player that has scored more and topped the scoring charts last season [in 2007/2008],” the legendary Frenchman said in 2009.
“Then, the greatness of a player is measured by the titles he has helped his team conquer. Therefore, I have to recognise that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Leo Messi. At least right now, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best. In the future… we will see,” Henry added.
Well, Thierry was absolutely right not to make bold predictions for the future. The Argentine grew into the world’s best player and remains to be the GOAT even after 11 years.
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