Dameerto wrote:
no sarcasm, you seem to be implying you think Messi developed his skills through use - I don't agree. I think he honed a natural talent. I also think Ronaldo was born an above average player who got to where he is through self-belief and an almost obsessive aproach to training. (same as Beckscum)
So Messi had to work on the physical side of his game, while Ronaldo had to work on the technical side of his. Don't see a big enough difference in amount of effort necessary to make it to the top (I don't think you understand what an achievement it is for someone with a lack of growth hormones to become a pro athlete). Both involve hard work, and you're a fool if you think Messi came out the womb with the touch and skills that he has now. A complete fool.