Wales legend Gareth Bale has appeared to have changed his mind in the age-old Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo debate.
Bale, who hung up his boots earlier this year after a stellar career with Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid and a stint with Los Angeles FC in MLS, played with Ronaldo during their time in the Spanish capital, while he faced Messi on a number of occasions when Los Blancos came up against Barcelona in El Clasicos.
The argument over who is the best player - greatest of all time, or GOAT, for the younger generation - has raged for nigh-on 15 years.
