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Sports News of Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Kobe Bryant revealed the better player between Messi and Ronaldo before he died

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Just days before Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, the NBA legend revealed what he thought about Messi and Ronaldo.

Kobe Bryant in an interview was asked if Messi is the greatest athlete of all time.

"I think he's one of the best athletes of all time. His tenacity, his intelligence with which he plays as well as his skill. Puts him head and shoulders above the rest. Now, Cristiano is right there with him", he told CNN.

Kobe Bryant who is a Barcelona fan also spoke of how he was introduced to Messi by his friend, Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho.

"Ronaldinho, who was a good friend, I was talking with him and he told me: 'Kobe, look I'm going to introduce you to the guy who is going to be the greatest player of all time.

"I said: 'You what? You are the best.' But he said: 'No, no. This kid right here is going to be the best.' And that guy was Lionel Messi, who was only 17,'' Kobe Bryant explained.