Ex-Manchester United coach says Ronaldo is better than Messi

Ex-Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson waded into the popular debate of who is better between his former prodigy, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo and Messi have been locked in for the battle for the best footballer and opinions of who is better between them have often been divided.

Sir Alex Ferguson however believes that Ronaldo is better than his rival Messi citing the former Manchester United player's versatility as his strongest strenght.

"Many people quite rightly say Messi and you cant dispute that opinion," Sir Alex said in a recent interview.

"Ronaldo could play for , anyone, and score a hat-trick. I'm not sure Messi could do that.

"Ronaldo's got two feet, he's quick, great in the air and brave.

"I think Messi is a Barcelona player."