Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Piqué has offered his verdict on the age-old debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. As one of the rare players who has shared the pitch with both legends—teaming up with Ronaldo at Manchester United and Messi at FC Barcelona—Piqué provides a unique perspective.
In a recent interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, Piqué left no room for ambiguity, declaring Messi as the superior player. Reflecting on his years alongside the Argentine at Barcelona, Piqué described Messi as nothing short of extraordinary. "Cristiano is the best among humans, but Messi is an alien," he stated. "Leo has always been on a different level. He doesn’t belong to this planet."
### **Messi’s Unmatched Brilliance**
Piqué recalled the sheer wonder of watching Messi train daily, where his exceptional skill consistently left teammates in awe. “Every day, he did things that were beyond belief,” Piqué shared, emphasizing Messi’s ability to replicate his magic on the training ground as well as in high-stakes matches.
The Spaniard also highlighted Messi's consistency as a hallmark of his greatness. “From La Masia to the first team, Messi always played the same way—with brilliance and determination,” he remarked, underscoring how the Argentine maintained his excellence across different levels of the sport.
### **No Competition**
Although Piqué acknowledged Ronaldo’s extraordinary achievements and work ethic, he drew a clear distinction between the two. For Piqué, Messi’s natural talent and otherworldly ability make him the greatest of all time.
This endorsement adds fuel to the ever-persistent debate among football fans, but for Piqué, the conclusion is simple: Lionel Messi is in a league of his own.