Kevin-Prince Boateng Is Responsible For The Realest Answer In 'Messi vs Ronaldo' Debate

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar and Manchester United legend have been compared for years but according to Boateng, who has actually played with Messi at Barcelona, Ronaldo needs to be respected for his dedication to being the best.

"He is the best example to look at because he trains to the fullest and has talent. He works like a madman, he is passionate with everything he does and about football.

"He always wants to be the best. He always wants to be first in everything, so, for a player who is just starting, the one to look at should be him because he is perfect."

Boateng then goes on to say Messi 'transcends' the world with his ability and is 'above everything else.'

He continued: "Ronaldo makes all of this happen in this world, but only in this world. 

"In what transcends this world, the best is Messi, because he is incredible, he does things that nobody can do.

"I do not see him in this world. Ronaldo dominates this world and Messi is above everything else."

"At first, I didn't believe it. I thought it was Espanyol who wanted me, not the real Barcelona!"

Messi left Barcelona last summer and move to PSG and he's having a tricky time of it in France, scoring just once in Ligue 1 so far.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford last summer, 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid.

He's scored 14 goals in all competitions as United battle for a place in the top four.