Rodri gives verdict on football’s age-old Messi v Ronaldo debate and names his GOAT

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football for nearly two decades - (PA)

The debate over who is football’s greatest ever player will run and run for decades to come, but the greatest player in the world right now, Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, is clear on who he believes is the true GOAT of the game.

Rodri collected the Ballon d’Or at a glamorous ceremony in Paris last month, pipping Real Madrid’s thoroughly unimpressed Vincius Jr to the prestigious prize, which recognises the outstanding player of the previous season.