Brazilian player Casemiro shared his experience of playing with Argentine captain Lionel Messi and the importance of both Messi and forward Cristiano Ronaldo in international football. Casemiro, who was a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, highlighted the significance of both players in the history of international football, assuring that they will remain in the memory of all fans.
In an interview with Diario AS, Casemiro revealed that facing Lionel Messi was quite a challenge, admitting that he was never able to stop the Argentine one-on-one. He stated that Messi was unstoppable and compared his skill to that of French forward Kylian Mbappé, noting that players of that caliber require help to be contained on the pitch.
The midfielder also reflected on the high level of performance of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, pointing out that people often worry when their performance is not perfect, even though both players have left an indelible mark in the history of football.
Furthermore, Casemiro praised the impact that Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had on international football, comparing their influence to that of Pep Guardiola and his revolutionary style of play. He emphasized the goal-scoring ability of both players and how they have raised the standard of performance in modern football, acknowledging that their success has been the result of teamwork with teammates like Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Sergio Ramos.
