Lampard also said the comparison between Ronaldo and Messi is unnecessary as they have both made their marks in football
By Mosope Michaels
Everton boss, Frank Lampard, has praised Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored the winning goal in his side’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to the Red Devils on Sunday.
Ronaldo, who had been on 699 goals since September 15, finally scored his 700th club career goal against Everton at Goodison Park in the encounter.
Speaking at his post-match press conference after the match, Lampard hailed Ronaldo as one of the greatest players that have graced the game, adding that he and Messi are both incredible players in football history.
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According to him, the comparison between Ronaldo and Messi doesn’t matter because the pair are both incredible.
“He is one of the greatest players that has graced the game, ever, in an era when we have had himself and Lionel Messi,” Lampard said.
“The comparison between them doesn’t matter; they are both incredible players in football history.
“The numbers they have racked up, abnormal numbers that have become normal. When he was on 699, I wanted him to score in the Europa League [against Omonia] the other night, but it wasn’t to be.”