Fans Claim Ronaldo Is A ‘Better Playmaker Than Messi’ After Crazy Assist

Cristiano Ronaldo was labeled a better playmaker than Lionel Messi by some sections of fans on social media after his insane assist for Al Nassr on Friday.

Ronaldo took just one touch to send a curling through ball from inside his own half into the path of team-mate Abdulrahman Ghareeb, who gave Al Nassr a 1-0 lead in the match they won 2-1.

Fans were so impressed with Ronaldo’s defence-splitting pass, they claimed not even Messi’s capable of conjuring up the 38-year-old’s wizardry.

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Ronaldo’s astonishing assist for Al Nassr comes after Messi failed to prevent his Paris Saint-Germain side from losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, in a game that saw two Kylian Mbappe goals ruled out for the French Champions. And it’s the second time this month that fans have placed Ronaldo ahead of Messi in the ability rankings.

Below are some reactions from fans on Twitter:

One wrote: “Call me crazy but he’s a better playmaker than Messi.”

Another fan concurred: “That ain’t crazy.” Then a third user scoffed: “Wake me up when Messi does this.” And a fourth supporter added: “This is bigger than what Messi did in the entire WC. My honest opinion.”

@ronaldowarrior: Cristiano Ronaldo – Best playmaker in the World. What a pass 🔥

Another wrote: No way Ronaldo is still making all his haters watch the Saudi league 😱

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Another fan wrote: The debate has ended yet Messi fans can’t go a day without talking about a player in a so called “Camel” league

Another wrote: This Ronaldo assist is better than any Messi assist btw

Another fan wrote: Cristiano is the most underrated playmaker.”

Another opined: Best playmaker when he wants to be

Last one said: Leo Messi being the GOAT is your opinion, but Cristiano Ronaldo being the GOAT is a fact 🐐💛💙 cry more my pessi fans.

The match will be remembered for the Portuguese’s incredible performance, which included two assists that helped his team clinch the top spot in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) table.

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