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AC Milan's Clarence Seedorf: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind Barcelona's Lionel Messi
The experienced Dutchman has stated his belief that the Catalans' star player is the best in the world, but his Portuguese rival in the Spanish capital is close behind
Nov 22, 2011 8:42:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
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AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has voiced his opinion that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the game today, but added that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind the Argentine.
The Italian champions lock horns with their Spanish counterparts in Wednesday's Champions League Group H game and Seedorf is looking forward to seeing Messi in action.
"Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. He plays at a very high level and he is a joy to watch for everybody," Seedorf said to Cope.
"However, Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind him. He has already done a lot for Real Madrid and is very important."
The Dutchman then went on to stress that Milan is not one of the favorites to win the Champions League as he feels other teams are sitting in pole position to lift Europe's top club prize this season.
"It's clear that we are not the favorites. I'd say that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United are the main candidates to win the Champions League."
The Italian champions lock horns with their Spanish counterparts in Wednesday's Champions League Group H game and Seedorf is looking forward to seeing Messi in action.
"Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. He plays at a very high level and he is a joy to watch for everybody," Seedorf said to Cope.
"However, Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind him. He has already done a lot for Real Madrid and is very important."
The Dutchman then went on to stress that Milan is not one of the favorites to win the Champions League as he feels other teams are sitting in pole position to lift Europe's top club prize this season.
"It's clear that we are not the favorites. I'd say that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United are the main candidates to win the Champions League."
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