And, of course, with Messi now in MLS and Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League, the Polish goal machine can now try to reel them in further. MORE: Breaking down Robert Lewandowski's goal record ...

Julio Baptista has given Cristiano Ronaldo the edge over Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate, as the Brazilian claims CR7 has "more variety on his CV".

Ronaldo, like his CR7 brand, is largely manufactured. He has the natural ability, but he has had to work from day one on his physical perfection in order to bring the best out of the talent that ...