The Spain international respects the Real Madrid man's impressive physical attributes but he feels that the divine Argentine is the better player
Atletico Madrid midfielder
Koke believes that while
Cristiano Ronaldo is a
phenomenal "athlete", Lionel
Messi is a footballing "god".
Ronaldo and Messi have won
the last six Ballon d'Or awards
between them and the debate over which player is
superior remains one of the most heated in world
football.
Koke, though, believes that while the Real Madrid ace's
physical prowess warrants recognition, he feels that
that the diminutive Barcelona No.10 is a divine talent.
"Ronaldo is an athlete, but Messi is a god," the Spain
international told Al Primer Toque.
"They're both great players. I see them on the pitch and
it's spectacular. It's tough to decide. You always want
them on your team, and even though it's Cristiano, I'd
choose Messi."
However, despite his reverence for the Argentine, Koke
rejected the opportunity to play alongside Messi this
season, insisting that he was not in the least bit
tempted to move to Camp Nou when Barcelona came
calling during the summer, given he had just helped
Atletico beat the Blaugrana to the Liga title.
"I made the decision to continue at Atletico," the 22-
year-old explained. "I appreciated the interest of
Barcelona, but why would I have left during what is
such a good time for Atletico?"
Diego Simeone's side have been accused of employing
an overly aggressive approach to the game, particularly
this season, and Koke admitted that he has grown
weary of the constant criticism of their style of play.
"I am already tired of saying that we are violent," he
sighed. "There is a campaign against us and it is not
easy.
"But I am proud to be at Atletico. We fight for our lives
at this club. We have done so since childhood.
Atletico Madrid midfielder
Koke believes that while
Cristiano Ronaldo is a
phenomenal "athlete", Lionel
Messi is a footballing "god".
Ronaldo and Messi have won
the last six Ballon d'Or awards
between them and the debate over which player is
superior remains one of the most heated in world
football.
Koke, though, believes that while the Real Madrid ace's
physical prowess warrants recognition, he feels that
that the diminutive Barcelona No.10 is a divine talent.
"Ronaldo is an athlete, but Messi is a god," the Spain
international told Al Primer Toque.
"They're both great players. I see them on the pitch and
it's spectacular. It's tough to decide. You always want
them on your team, and even though it's Cristiano, I'd
choose Messi."
However, despite his reverence for the Argentine, Koke
rejected the opportunity to play alongside Messi this
season, insisting that he was not in the least bit
tempted to move to Camp Nou when Barcelona came
calling during the summer, given he had just helped
Atletico beat the Blaugrana to the Liga title.
"I made the decision to continue at Atletico," the 22-
year-old explained. "I appreciated the interest of
Barcelona, but why would I have left during what is
such a good time for Atletico?"
Diego Simeone's side have been accused of employing
an overly aggressive approach to the game, particularly
this season, and Koke admitted that he has grown
weary of the constant criticism of their style of play.
"I am already tired of saying that we are violent," he
sighed. "There is a campaign against us and it is not
easy.
"But I am proud to be at Atletico. We fight for our lives
at this club. We have done so since childhood.
Posted by Segun on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - Rating: 4.5
Title : Koke: Ronaldo is an athlete - but Messi is a god
Description : The Spain international respects the Real Madrid man's impressive physical attributes but he feels that the divine Argentine is the bett...
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