Carlos Tevez said on Rio Ferdinand's programme Rio Ferdinand Presents that he would pick Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, and he set out the main differences he saw between them on the pitch and in training.
The choice on the programme
Tevez was speaking to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand on Rio Ferdinand Presents, where he was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo and explain the biggest differences he saw between them. Tevez picked Messi.
What Tevez said about Messi
Tevez said Messi stood out for his ability to produce his skills in a natural, instinctive way. He also said he never saw Messi practise his dribbling in the same way.
What Tevez said about Ronaldo
Tevez said Ronaldo constantly drilled the finest details, from movement with the ball to dribbling. He also said Ronaldo had a clear edge in the air and rated him well above Messi for headers.
Finishing and team-mate links
Tevez said both Messi and Ronaldo improved the quality and accuracy of their finishing over the years. GOAL said Tevez was a team-mate of Ronaldo at Manchester United between 2007 and 2009, and that he played alongside Messi for Argentina.
