"King of the Hill"

      Chocolate or vanilla? Blue or Green? Maradona or Pelé? All these questions can be answered in one word, this next question cannot: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Two of the top footballers in the entire world are constantly being compared exclusively almost every weekend. Being the top dogs, the "creamé de la creamé", the King of the Hill both Messi and Ronaldo take lead positions on rivalry teams Barcelona and Real Madrid. Their performance influences almost directly with the overall performance of the team and the outcome of the game after the 90 minutes are over.

      Sexy, cunning, arousing, flirtatious. Cristiano Ronaldo (referred to as CR7) is a "stud and a half" which causes teenage girls to faint at the end of a match when he takes off his shirt. He's a sex icon, but underneath it all there lies the greatest talent of Real Madrid. At 25 years of age, CR7's quick pacing cuts and changes of direction demonstrate the most picturesque soccer ability; scissor moves, cut backs, chest passes, Ronaldo is an expert when it comes to giving the camera a beautiful portrait. However, his style of play proves very effective. Searing past any defender and lofting beautiful swerving crosses, the opportunities to goal are endless when he is at his paramount. In 2008, he achieved winning the Champions League and was named the FIFA World Player of the Year. At times CR7 seems selfish in his style of attempting to tackle every player by himself, or even making the simplest pass the most complicated way. Nevertheless, Alex Ferguson, his ex-coach, describes him as, "the best player in the world. He is better than Kaka and better than Messi. He is streets ahead of them all. His contribution as a goal threat is unbelievable. His stats are incredible. Strikes at goal, attempts on goal, raids into the penalty box, headers. It is all there. Absolutely astounding." Did I mention Madrid paid €80 million for his transfer?

     Short, long haired, slumped over. Messi was not made for the photo camera. Towering at 5 feet 7 inches, Lionel Messi began with humble beginnings in Rosario, Argentina. After receiving devastating news that the young footballer had a growth problem, Messi was forced to look for every means possible to pay for the medication. In the mean time, a scout from Barça was in Argentina and spotted the young Lionel. He promised a life of opportunity and glory for the young player and promised the Spanish club would pay for his medication. What a wise decision! After a couple of years, Lionel Messi debuted on the the Primer Team at 17 years of age. Ever since then, he has gone on to win almost everything: an Olympic Gold medal,  FIFA Player of the Year in 2009, two Champions League, three Ligas, and a Supercopa. His slithering manner of passing defenders in impeccable, as he races down the field he is unstoppable. And his clutch is always on in the most needed moments. Humble, and hardworking Messi is an idol for many young soccer players. The only critique anyone can ever say about him is his lack for proving himself internationally with the Argentinean soccer team. In 2006, he was benched in the last few games, and in 2010, he didn't even score a single goal. However, Maradona himself says "Messi is my Maradona!"

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