Ronaldo or Messi? Santos: Do you prefer Beethoven or Mozart? | OneFootball

Fernando Santos recalls that it is complicated to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. At an event where the former Benfica coach was present to launch the 2026 World Cup, which will feature both stars, he also analyzed the national team's chances.

"Geniuses are not comparable. Do you like Beethoven or Mozart more? They are geniuses by nature", began the former national coach when asked about his preferences regarding the best footballer of today.

"You may prefer Messi's style or Ronaldo's more. When it's like that, we can only go one way, which is to see what they have achieved in terms of titles. And there, Cristiano wins", pointed out Fernando Santos. It is worth mentioning that the former Benfica coach is associated with a situation that also involves Social Security and the FPF.

"Woe to us if we didn't believe. We have the conditions for that, naturally. We've been pursuing this dream for a few years now, but we know that others are too", added the 71-year-old coach in statements to Agência Lusa.

"I am sure our players will do everything to make it happen, and I and all the Portuguese are obviously confident. Now, no one is sure what will happen, but we believe it is possible, yes", concluded Fernando Santos.

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