Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia has joked that he attempted to try and lure Lionel Messi to the club before swooping for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The two icons have been jostling for the title of the greatest ever player for most of their careers. After winning all there is to win at club level, some have compared their international exploits as a barometer.
Ronaldo won Euro 2016 with Portugal as the country won their first ever piece of major silverware. Meanwhile, Messi got his hands on the Copa America in 2021 before lifting the World Cup with Argentina last month.
