Crude statement by Anelka on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: “Their careers are over”

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi once again ran out of chances of lifting the Champions League. The Portuguese and the Argentine said goodbye in the round of 16 after the elimination of Manchester United and PSG, respectively. Then, soccer fans and specialists mentioned that, after that failure, the end of an era in which both stars led for years.

Thus, the group of critics was joined by Nicolas Anelka, who knew how to wear the shirt of the French team. The retired footballer was more severe to refer to the present of Cristiano and Leo Messi. The former Arsenal player considered that the European and South American careers have already come to an end.

“Their careers are over and I think they both have to be very happy with what they have achieved in the last 15 years. They were above the others and now it is normal for them to slow down “commented ‘Puma’ Anelka in a special appearance for his country’s radio station RMC Sport.

Immediately, the Frenchman focused on the movements of the summer transfer market in which the cracks were involved. “Messi surprised me more than Ronaldo, I thought that Messi would take a walk in France and Ronaldo would have more difficulties in England because, for me, the Premier League is the most demanding championship in the world”he added.

Along the same lines, Nicolas questioned the decisions of the Portuguese and the Argentine. “Both should have been smarter. This is what happens to players who want to play longer. They haven’t been smart. They should have thought of taking on a less complicated challenge because you have to make the right decisions to finish on top.”he mentioned.

In closing, Anelka gave his case as an example to show that, at a certain moment, footballers must recognize that they are no longer at their best and choose to go to lower-level leagues. “There are players who don’t hesitate to finish at 32, 33, 34 years old so as not to be criticized. I stopped at 36 but at 32 I went to China”sentenced.

Cristiano Ronaldo, now 37 years old, chose to leave Juventus to sign for Manchester United, a club where he is considered one of the historical idols. Meanwhile, Leo Messi, currently 34 years old, surprised everyone with the decision to leave Barcelona to sign for PSG.