Lionel Messi 'provocative', Cristiano Ronaldo 'self-centred' - Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek sheds light on GOATs

Lionel Messi is «very provocative» and Cristiano Ronaldo «self-centred», according to ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid keeper Jerzy Dudek. Dudek's autobiography details his time as back-up keeper for Los Blancos between 2007-11, and he has revealed what he saw and heard in some of the fiery Clasicos that took place during that period. Ad Dudek also makes claims about Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who was then in charge of Barcelona.

Ballon d'OrBenzema and Putellas backed by public to win Ballon d’Or5 HOURS AGO As quoted by Italian outlet Il Posticipo, via Marca, Dudek said: «He [Messi] was very provocative, as were Barcelona and their coach Pep Guardiola. »They were always out to annoy you and often succeeded to perfection. «I have seen and heard Messi say very rude things to [former Real Madrid defenders] Pepe and Sergio Ramos that you can't even think about.

Imagine what can come out of the mouth of a person who seems so calm and nice.» PSG in turmoil as Mbappe seeks January exit — reports Liverpool dealt another blow with Alexander-Arnold and Matip out for two weeks "[Real Madrid legend] Raul was a very arrogant guy, but in general he was normal. «Cristiano, on the other hand, was very self-centered but very competitive. However, he is an absolutely normal guy, but I understand that he can be perceived differently from the outside.» The rivalry between Messi's Barcelona and Ronaldo's Madrid was never more keenly felt than in April 2011, when much of the long-held ill-feeling between the Spanish rivals reached new levels.