Cristiano Ronaldo's former Manchester United teammate Kieran Richardson has snubbed his former colleague in favour of Lionel Messi in the greatest player of all-time debate.
The now-retired Richardson played alongside Ronaldo in the Portugal international's first four seasons at Old Trafford. They played more than 40 matches alongside each other during that time.
Richardson went on the play for West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland, Fulham, Aston Villa and, briefly, Cardiff City after leaving United.
The eight-cap England international also went on trial with Spanish side Granada before hanging up his boots when Arsenal legend Tony Adams waltzed in at the club. LIVE BLOG: Casemiro and Garnacho latest plus United fixture updates "They're both the GOATs, but, if I had to pick one, then I have to pick Messi, even though I know Ronaldo, I've played with Ronaldo, I love Ronaldo," Richardson said when asked to choose between the two on The Steven Sulley Study. "They're both amazing; they're both GOATs.