Distinguishing between Messi and CR7

The former Portugal international feels that the
Argentine is more naturally gifted, though he
added that Ronaldo is the most skilful player
he has ever come across.
Deco believes that Lionel Messi could be the best
player he has ever played with, and explained that
the Argentine is pure talent whereas Cristiano
Ronaldo is a product of hard work.
The now-retired 37-year-old played alongside
Messi during his time at Barcelona, while he and
Ronaldo were team-mates at international level
with Portugal.
Deco has the utmost respect for both players,
who have won the last seven Ballon d'Or awards
between them, but feels that Messi has the edge.
However, the former playmaker suggested that
another former team-mate, Ronaldinho, could be
even more gifted than both.
"[Leo and Cristiano] are different," he told
FourFourTwo . "Messi was born with talent.
Cristiano also has talent but it's amazing how
hard he works at it; how professional he is.
"It's difficult to pick one but maybe Leo is the
best I've ever played with. Although, Ronaldinho
did things that I've never seen anyone do."
Deco was more decisive when it came to picking
the best coach he has ever played under,
explaining that Jose Mourinho, with whom he
won the Champions League in 2004, changed the
entire mentality of Portuguese football.
"I think he's the best, though I've had many great
coaches: Fernando Santos, Carlo Ancelotti, Felipe
Scolari," Deco said.
"However, Mourinho brought something different.
He brought ambition because in those days in
Portugal it was difficult to imagine that one of
our clubs could win the Champions League."
Source: goal.com

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