Eden Hazard Weighs in on Ronaldo and Messi Debate, Asserts His Prowess in ‘Pure Football’
In a recent interview with L’Equipe, former Chelsea star Eden Hazard expressed his views on the ongoing debate surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and himself in terms of ‘pure football.
Hazard, who retired from professional football at the age of 32 last October, asserted his admiration for Messi, labeling him as the greatest footballer in history. He highlighted Messi’s exceptional ball control, stating, “It is impossible to take the ball away from him.”
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When it came to comparing himself with Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr captain, Hazard acknowledged Ronaldo’s stature but asserted that, in terms of pure football, he does not believe Ronaldo surpasses him. Hazard even suggested that Neymar might be a contender in that aspect.
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Indicating his perspective, Hazard said, “Cristiano is a bigger player than me, but, in terms of pure football, I honestly don’t think so. Neymar, maybe. After that, he’s no better than me.”
This statement adds an intriguing dimension to the ongoing discussion about the footballing prowess of the three players.
While Messi and Ronaldo continue to showcase their skills on the field at ages 36 and 38, respectively, Hazard has chosen to emphasize the subjective nature of the debate, asserting his confidence in his own abilities in the realm of ‘pure football.’
