Carragher: 'Messi knows how to hide his ego, Ronaldo

Carragher: 'Messi knows how to hide his ego, Ronaldo

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Background

Lionel Messi finished his international career with 126 goals and 70 assists in 208 matches. His departure has brought about a significant change in Argentina's squad, while the Ronaldo controversy could challenge Portugal's team cohesion. Comparing the two players helps to understand how their personalities and egos affect their level of play.

Why it matters

Jamie Carragher's comments highlight the difference between the personalities of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi's departure ends his illustrious career, in which he led Argentina to major titles like World Cup 2022 and Copa America 2021. This comparison also makes it clear how the mentality and ego of both players can affect their match impact and team performance.

Key points

• Carragher: 'Messi knows how to hide his ego, Ronaldo.
• Jamie Carragher compared Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying that Messi knows how to hide his ego, especially in the context of the dispute between Ronaldo and his coach..
• Carragher: 'Messi knows what's left, Ronaldo doesn't'.

Former defender Jamie Carragher has said Lionel Messi may have a big ego but he hides it better than Cristiano Ronaldo. Carragher said about the topic, "The time when this incident happened was the night when Messi said goodbye to the Argentina team. The end between Messi and Ronaldo probably said a lot about their personalities."

Carragher made the comments on 'The Overlap Daily' programme. He added, "Messi probably also has a big ego. He's probably a difficult player in front of the media, but he's at least good at hiding it." On 6 October, Messi played his final match for Argentina, scoring one goal and assisting two goals in a 3–0 win against Benin. Messi finished his international career with 126 goals and 70 assists in 208 matches, including appearances at the 2022 World Cup, 2021 Copa America and the 2024 Finalsima.

Meanwhile, the dispute between Ronaldo and Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus remains a topic of discussion in the media. 41-year-old Ronaldo has accused Jesus of breaking his promise twice, due to which he was forced to leave the team. He also mentioned Pelé in his letter. Ronaldo also said that he wants to contribute to the team no matter what punishment he faces.

Carragher said Ronaldo's big ego is nothing new. He recalled Ronaldo's reaction in the 2016 Euro final when he left the field early due to injury. He said, "I have never seen anything like this. When the match ended, all the players ran onto the field. But Ronaldo stayed there and fell on the ground. Everything always revolves around him. I can understand that great players are often like this, but it should not always happen."

Although Ronaldo criticized his decision to leave his team, he received support from journalist Piers Morgan and former defender Rio Ferdinand. Morgan called Jesus "the Eric ten Hag of international football", while Ferdinand said Jesus' behavior towards Ronaldo was "inappropriate". He said that Jesus is behaving as if he is Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola.

However, Carragher opposed these ideas. "Many people think it's good to have close relationships in the football world, but this is when it becomes a problem," he said. He said that people close to Ronaldo are not giving him the right advice, and he also said that when a person becomes so powerful, no one dares to stop him.

What will happen next

Going forward, the dispute between Ronaldo and Portugal coach Jorge Jesus could impact the team's unity and performance. Ronaldo's future is now uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how he handles this situation. Meanwhile, Argentina will need new leadership and strategies following Messi's departure, which could affect their season outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of Argentina vs Portugal match?

The score of any match between Argentina and Portugal is not given in this article.

How many goals did Lionel Messi score in his last match?

Lionel Messi scored one goal and assisted two goals in his last match.

Which team did the Argentine team defeat in its last match?

Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in its last match.

What is Argentina's position after this match?

This article does not provide any information about Argentina's status or place in the table.

How did Lionel Messi's international career end?

Lionel Messi finished his international career with 126 goals and 70 assists in 208 matches.

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