Guardiola’s huge punchline on Messi and Ronaldo!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Guardiola celebrates Rodri’s Ballon d’Or and discusses Messi-Ronaldo rivalry, saying ‘Cristiano was a monster, and the father of that monster is Messi’.

At a press conference, Pep Guardiola celebrated Rodri’s victory at the 2024 Ballon d’Or, while making a striking comment on the legendary rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Praising the impact of his players, the Catalan manager said:
“Congratulations to Rodri. This is incredible news for him and all Manchester City fans.”.

Guardiola praises Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

But it was by mentioning Messi and Ronaldo that Guardiola hit hard. “Cristiano was a monster and the father of this monster is Messi. Nobody could beat Messi, except Cristiano,” said the Spanish technician.

According to him, the two icons took football to an exceptional level for two decades, as did other greats of Spanish football such as Xavi and Andrés Iniesta, whom he believes Rodri now honors on the world stage .

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