Deco believes that Lionel Messi could be the best player he has ever played with, and explained that the Argentine is pure talent whereas Cristiano Ronaldo is a product of hard work.
The now-retired 37-year-old played alongside Messi during his time at Barcelona, while he and Ronaldo were team-mates at international level with Portugal.
Deco has the utmost respect for both players, who have won the last seven Ballon d’Or awards between them, but feels that Messi has the edge.
However, the former playmaker suggested that another former team-mate, Ronaldinho, could be even more gifted than both.
