Winning a World Cup changes nothing – Kaka chooses Ronaldo over Messi as the GOAT

For some fans, Argentina’s World Cup triumph in 2022 was the defining achievement in the GOAT discussion.

However, Kaka argues that winning the prestigious trophy does not necessarily make a player the best, drawing from his own experience as a World Cup winner.

In an interview shared by GiveMeSport, the 2007 Ballon d’Or winner acknowledged Messi’s brilliance but ultimately chose Ronaldo as the greatest, downplaying Messi’s World Cup victory.

“Winning a World Cup doesn’t change anything. I won it all, and I’m not the best in history. Messi is a genius, but the best and most complete player in history is Cristiano Ronaldo,” Kaka stated.

His comments have reignited the never-ending GOAT debate on social media. While some argue that Messi’s World Cup win cements his legacy, others agree with Kaka that individual brilliance and overall completeness define true greatness.