"Messi is unique and Ronaldo doesn't reach his level"

Beckham is an authorised voice to speak about who the best player in the world is. He played for some of the most decorated clubs in history and saw many of the best players in the world up close. He faced Messi when he played for PSG and made clear to 'Telam' that in his opinion, he is better than Ronaldo.

"Messi is unique as a player and there is no other like him. He, like Ronaldo, who doesn't reach his level, are above the rest," he said. In his opinion, it is the Argentinian who comes out on top from the long, healthy rivalry they have both maintained over many campaigns.

As to when they faced each other, he said, "We were ahead. He came on and Barcelona scored. Despite my age, I enjoyed playing and the team was good in both games. We did things to be proud of. We didn't lose to them". 

Beckham is currently embarking on the adventure of the management of clubs. He is the Inter Miami president, a new MLS franchise. Who knows if he will try to recruit Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo when they reach the end of their careers.