Pablo Aimar swipes at Ronaldo: Benfica legend says he missed him | OneFootball

Pablo Aimar, one of the most beloved figures by Benfica fans, considered Lionel Messi the greatest player in the history of world football, a statement that could be interpreted as a dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, given the eternal rivalry between the Argentine and the Portuguese.

During an interview, Pablo Aimar, former Benfica number 10, explained that the consistency and genius of the Argentine are at a level rarely seen in world sport. "Messi never lets you down. You can go to the movies and the film is either good or bad. But Messi never fails, he's always good. Just like Federer or Michael Jordan".

Pablo Aimar, who was compared to another Argentine, didn't stop there and added that Lionel Messi seems to constantly play with the mission of winning new fans: "I think this is the best compliment you can give someone - sometimes I think he plays thinking there is someone who hasn't seen him yet".

This position of Aimar reinforces his historical connection to his compatriot Lionel Messi, with whom he shared moments in the Argentine national team. The words also reopen the rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who, for nearly two decades, shared individual awards, records, and worldwide admiration.

Remember that Pablo Aimar, a world football legend, left his mark on Benfica between 2008 and 2013, a period in which he played 179 official matches and scored 17 goals. The former Argentine international won a National Championship (2009/10) and four League Cups (2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12).

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