Cristiano Ronaldo is the Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT), not Lionel Messi, according to former Aston Villa goalkeeper David James.

James believes Ronaldo will win the Golden Boot at the ongoing Euro 2024, stating that Ronaldo is a more hardworking player than Messi and has proven himself in different leagues and continents.

James argues that the GOAT debate was settled long ago, as Ronaldo has won multiple Golden Boots and maintained consistent performances, while Messi has only excelled at one club.

The former goalkeeper claims that Messi “doesn’t turn up for big games all the time”, giving Ronaldo the edge as the superior player.