Patrice Evra has claimed that Lionel Messi would be able to boast 15 Ballon d’Or victories if he’d matched Cristiano Ronaldo ’s work ethic.
The long-running rivalry between the two forwards has been a constant theme throughout their respective careers. Messi - the reigning Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year - currently leads the standings when it comes to Ballon d’Ors.
The Argentine has the most in football history with seven, whilst Ronaldo has five to his name having last won the award in 2017. However, Evra has claimed that Messi’s lead could potentially be even greater by suggesting that the PSG star would have surpassed Ronaldo if he’d matched his work ethic.
