Palmeiras’ rising star, Endrick, on the verge of joining Real Madrid, expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi ahead of Brazil’s clash with Argentina. Despite Messi’s stellar achievements, Endrick, who made his international debut against Colombia, sees Ronaldo as his preferred player.
While acknowledging Messi’s greatness, he values the opportunity to face him on the field. Endrick, however, reserves the title of the greatest for Brazil’s Pele, emphasizing his unmatched legacy. Post the Argentina match, he’ll return to Palmeiras, aiming to maintain their lead in the Brazilian Serie A against Fortaleza, aware of the competition from second-placed Botafogo.