Premier League legend chose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi: "He was born to be great"

The eternal debate in world football is about who is greater: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Both players have had incredible careers, however, they are very different, which is why several legends have chosen one or the other and now a former Premier League player has joined in.

Both Ronaldo and Messi have decided to end their careers away from the spotlight of European football and therefore, it seems time to analyze their careers to define who was better. The decision is not easy, but some already have their favorite.

Premier League legend chose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi

Michael Owen is one of the greatest legends of English soccer and is currently involved in sports analysis, so he has been part of several debates and the CR7 and Messi debate was also present on ESPN.

Owen was asked whether he prefers Messi or Cristiano and while he recognised the talent of both, he does have a favourite who he believes was "born to be great":

Both, it's impossible not to think about it. I think naturally Messi is the best player I've seen, while I love the way Ronaldo has worked so hard to be in that conversation

Michael Owen

"One was a gift from God and the other had to work for it. Messi was born to be great," Owen told ESPN.

A former Real Madrid player could be Messi's new teammate at Inter Miami

While the whole world continues to make comparisons, Lionel Messi is concerned with continuing to break records and to help him, Inter Miami are thinking of adding a new reinforcement that comes from European soccer and was a rival of the Argentine playing for Real Madrid.

According to the latest information, Casemiro could be on his way to MLS in June, as his contract with Manchester United expires at that time and the Brazilian would be looking for a new destination.

Casemiro faced Messi in the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Clasicos and would be a great signing considering Sergio Busquets' retirement. The midfielder could finish his career in MLS and strengthen a team that wants to win everything.