Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie recently weighed in on the everlasting "GOAT debate" between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two giants of contemporary football.

Having had the opportunity to play alongside Ronaldo at Juventus, McKennie witnessed firsthand the Portuguese star's remarkable work ethic and exceptional skill.

In a revealing insight, the American footballer favored the former Real Madrid forward over the Argentine captain. McKennie's perspective sheds light on the enduring fascination with determining the greatest player of all time in the football world

In a recent interview with Heat, McKennie expressed his opinion on the debate, declaring: “We know Ronaldo and have seen him up close, so I would say Cristiano.”

Messi and Ronaldo have won 13 Ballon d’Or among themselves.

The former Barcelona captain currently plays for Inter Miami, while Ronaldo now plays for Al-Nassr.