Alexis Sanchez snubs Messi, Ronaldo, names best footballer ever

<p>Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, Alexis Sanchez, has snubbed Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo while naming Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario as the best footballer ever.</p>, <p>Sanchez played alongside Messi during their time together at Barcelona.</p>, <p>The pair won the La Liga title in the 2011-2012 season, among other trophies.</p>, <p>Although Sanchez was never teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo.</p>, <p>The Chile international played against the Portugal international 17 times.</p>, <p>Speaking on the GOAT debate, Sanchez said (via MD Futbol): “Ronaldo Brazilian Ronaldo, the Phenomenon for me, is the world number one.</p>, <p>“I have played with many strong players, I have seen Messi and Ronaldo up close, but he is something else.</p>, <p>“When he made that fake and went at a mile an hour, it was incredible, a beautiful thing to see in football.”</p>