He’s strong – France’s Kimpembe picks best player between Messi, Ronaldo

Sport He’s strong – France’s Kimpembe picks best player between Messi, Ronaldo Published on March 8, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Paris Saint-Germain star, Presnel Kimpembe has picked Lionel Messi as the best player in the world ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. The France defender said Messi is strong, adding that he also likes Ronaldo because the Portugal forward works hard. Speaking on Just Riadh’s YouTube channel, Kimpembe said when speaking about the best player between [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo, “Team Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi! I like both, but I would say Team Messi. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “He’s too strong. I also like Ronaldo a lot, because you know he is a hard worker.” He added, “When Messi arrives at PSG, you’re just so happy. You tell yourself: ‘The best player in the world is on my team.’” Kimpembe played alongside Messi during their time together at PSG and they both won the French Ligue 1 title. Don't Miss EPL: Arsenal becomes first club to reach 100 goals, third in Europe’s top five leagues You may like Maradona’s ex-wife, Villafañe reacts to criticisms over Messi’s meeting with President Trump Ronaldo is great, you may be better than Pele – Trump tells Messi in White House Bale snubs Ronaldo, names three best trainers he ever played with 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress to face Germany, France, others France deploys Rafale jets to UAE amid fears of Iranian attacks War: ‘We must be feared’ – Macron increases number of nuclear warheads in France’s arsenal

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