Why's it always a little Messi?

So, one blog down and I'm keen to ensure this doesn't become one of my usual flash in the pan Idea's that lasts as long as an awkward teenagers first amorous encounter. So I thought it best to get number 2 on here sharpish to gather momentum before the anti climactic shudder kicks in, and Paella 'n' Chips is but a solitary distant memory.

Now when I first ranted about starting a blog (something I usually do for a while before I start doing anything) I categorically stated this would not just be about football, but include anything I felt like talking about, had been thinking about, or indeed fancied repeating. Alas, one football related blog down I find my self once again engulfed in the warmth and security of the loving arms of my Mistress Football once again.

This has been born out of a bit of a frustration of mine, and it stems from the admiration of one of the finest footballers on the planet right now, and arguably, potentially one of the greatest footballers that has graced the game. Mr Lionel Messi stand up and take a bow. Now, I know what you're thinking, where's the frustration? What could I possibly be frustrated about having built the little man up so  in my intro??????????

well..............It's as simple as this.........

CHRISTIANO RONALDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I seriously the only one who looks at the adulation that Messi receives and is gobsmacked why Ronaldo isn't mentioned in the same breath stood shoulder to shoulder, well, actually it would be more like elbow to shoulder, but that's by the by. Chistiano Ronaldo has been at the top of his game for a number of years now, he is a phenomenal fre kick taker, superb in the air, has quicker feet than the sexual exploit of the earlier mentioned teenager, has fantastic close control, can score from range and has more tricks up his sleeve than Dynamo.

Now I'm not attempting to discredit the wee man, he is also an amazing dribbler of the ball leaving defenders feeling dazed and confused by his mazey runs, has an incredible goal scoring record and has a great temperament which should be applauded in today's game. That said, is there anything he can do that Ronaldo can't? And more importantly, would he do it to the degree he currently does if you took him out of la liga, and took him away from Iniesta, Xavi, villa etc. Lets not forget that Ronaldo already has, banging in 40+ goals in his final season with Man Utd, and now regularly doing the same for Madrid.

Not to labour the point too much, they are both amazing players, and stand head and shoulders above most you could pitch them against in the modern game. I'm not saying one is better than the other as they are completely different players, different physiques with one commonality, they're both winners. They both would be sorely missed by any team unlucky enough to lose their services, and will both be talked about by analysts for years to come long after they have retired. I'd just like to see more parity when commentators begin to wax lyrical.

They say finish on a quote, well can't think of any but I will leave you the following link, a crude comparison of the abilities of the two. As you'd imagine following suit from what I've been saying, Messi just shades it, but you may find the scores closer than you'd think, and certainly closer than most commentators would have you believe.

http://worldsoccer.about.com/od/players/a/Lionel-Messi-Vs-Cristiano-Ronaldo.htm

My point is this, there doesn't have to be a 'best player in the world', unlike Highlander there can be more than one. They both bring such amazing talent to the table, and for once I'd like to hear punditry that recognised this, instead of it all getting a little too Messi.

I am Spaffmonkey, hear me roar.