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Antonio Cassano: Cristiano Ronaldo is like Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi is like Roger Federer


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Antonio Cassano, former Inter Milan and A.C. Milan forward, and Italy international has voiced his opinion on the ongoing G.O.A.T. debate. In an interview by Italian sports website Football Italia, Cassano likens Messi to Roger Federer and Ronaldo to Rafael Nadal, in a bid to explain their uniqueness and difference. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the greatest in tennis, just like Messi and Ronaldo who have dominated football over the past decade, splitting the last 10 Ballon d'Or awards equally. Cassano made his preference clear in his in-depth comparison and appreciation of both players. 
photo credit: Mundo Deportivo
"I love Messi not as a counter-point to Cristiano, but because in my view he's the best of all time and the emotions he gives me are unique.
"If I have to rationalize it or convince you, I ask you to find me someone else who handles the ball and scores so consistently as Messi.
"Cristiano lacks nothing, let's be clear, but that's not the point. I love tennis. Now, Cristiano is like Nadal, a fantastic athlete built on talent, but also hard work and desire.
"Messi is more like Federer. He is pure artistry and class. They are different, and you can prefer one to the other. I am with Messi, as he can make the difference even when standing still, he almost doesn't need physical fitness."
"I also named my second child after Lionel," Cassano added.
Cassano who played for Real Madrid between 2006 and 2008 also talked about his admiration for Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer, Ronaldo. 
"He has these gifts from Mother Nature, but above all his mentality, the consistency of his training, his professionalism – all the things I hated," Cassano admitted.
"I admire him a great deal for his ability to always be focused. He'll remain in history forever as one of the greats and he deserved this success, because he earned it through talent, but above all through hard work.
"I was fortunate enough to play for Real Madrid when it was the team of the Galacticos. I know how it works there. Real is bigger than any one champion, even one who scored 450 goals, so I'm not surprised they sold him. They did without David Beckham, Ronaldo and Raul, so they can survive without him."
"Cristiano will have a wonderful new experience, Juve will pay him a rich salary, but are still happy because €100m for a player like that is a bargain," Cassano continued.
"He is 33 years old according to his birth certificate, but he looks after his physique so carefully it's almost maniacal. With the level of this Serie A, he can score 30-40 goals per season for a long while yet."


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