PAY ATTENTION: Follow YEN's WhatsApp channel for a daily dose of breaking news on the go!The debate over football’s greatest-ever player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has resurfaced once again, with Victor Osimhen offering a diplomatic response when asked to choose between the two icons.The Nigerian striker shared his opinion during a quickfire session with Ghanaian content creator Berneese. Instead of siding with one football icon, Osimhen chose a more balanced response that has already sparked conversation among fans online.Stay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!Read alsoMichael Essien’s brilliant opinion that settled the GOAT argumentOsimhen went on to explain why he finds it difficult to separate the two legends.For more than two decades, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport at the highest level. Between them, they have won 13 Ballon d’Or awards, multiple league titles and several UEFA Champions League trophies while breaking countless records along the way.Ronaldo is widely admired for his athleticism, mentality and goalscoring consistency across different leagues. Messi, meanwhile, is praised for his creativity, dribbling and football intelligence.Both stars are expected to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which could mark their final appearance on football’s biggest stage.Read alsoEx-Barcelona Star Ignores Messi While Picking the Three Greatest Players in HistoryMessi will hope to help Argentina defend the trophy they won in 2022, while Ronaldo will aim to guide Portugal to a first-ever World Cup triumph.Osimhen’s comments reflect the admiration many players of his generation have for the iconic pair. Growing up during the Ronaldo and Messi era, countless footballers have viewed them as once-in-a-lifetime talents who constantly pushed each other to extraordinary heights, and Osimhen is no differentInterestingly, the Galatasaray hitman has openly praised Ronaldo in previous interviews, especially for his discipline and mentality. Still, his latest remarks show that he values the impact both legends have had on football rather than reducing the conversation to a simple choice between one or the other.In a related publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Michael Essien previously made his position known in the long-running GOAT debate. Speaking in a 2018 interview with Copa 90 USA, Essien praised Lionel Messi’s brilliance but ultimately backed Cristiano Ronaldo for his versatility.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: [email protected].