Argentine icon Hugo Gatti has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo has “always been better” than Lionel Messi but will never be considered the GOAT.

The Portuguese put himself ahead of eternal rival Lionel Messi, 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona, and Brazil legend Pele to declare himself football's GOAT.

That standing means that CR7 is treated slightly differently by Pioli and his coaching team. The Italian tactician has told Gazzetta dello Sport of working with the Portuguese GOAT: "If I arrive ...