Henry: Ronaldo better than Messi

By Gregg Davies
published

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry believes Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is currently better than team-mate Lionel Messi because he has helped his team achieve more success. The Catalans have destroyed almost every team that has crossed their path so far this season, with Pep Guardiola's side favourites to win both the La Liga title and Copa del Rey, while they face Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. And despite Messi continuing to wow world football with his breathtaking skills and solo goals, the former Arsenal talisman maintains that the Red Devils' World Player of the Year - who scored an astounding 40-yard winner at Porto on Wednesday night - is better than the pocket-sized Argentine. “The greatness of a player is measured by the titles he has helped his team conquer," Henry told Record.  "Therefore, I have to recognise that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Leo Messi.

“When Messi is playing well, he can do things that no-on else can, but I repeat, at least right now, Ronaldo is the best. In the future we will see.”

UNITED FANS! Check FourFourTwo.com’s ever-expandinginterviewsarchive for more stuff to read:
Web Exclusives Wayne Rooney, Peter Schmeichel, Carlos Tevez
Q&A Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud Van Nistlerooy
One on One David Beckham, George Best
Ask A Silly Question Bryan Robson
Boy's A Bit Special Danny Simpson
Perfect XI Garth Crooks, Bryan Robson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona
What Happened Next? David May, Norman Whiteside
Sing When You’re Winning Dominic Monaghan, Ian Brown
And Another Thing Being a Big Four fan

Plus! Rate United players (and others) onTalentspotter

BARCELONA FANS! Check FourFourTwo.com’s ever-expandinginterviewssection for more stuff to read:
Q&A Samuel Eto'o, Cesc Fabregas
Web Exclusives Cesc Fabregas, Gary Lineker
One on One Mark Hughes, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo
Perfect XI Gheorghe Hagi, Hristo Stoichkov, Ronald Koeman

Plus! Rate Barca players (and others) on Talentspotter

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.