Deco, the former footballer who played for FC Porto, Barcelona, and Chelsea, suspended for eight months due to doping while at Fluminense, shared his perspective on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debate. Deco believes that the two players are of different styles, with Messi representing pure magic and Ronaldo embodying power. He emphasized that comparing them depends on individual taste and aesthetics. When it comes to the Ballon d’Or, Deco surprisingly chose Andres Iniesta, stating that Iniesta deserves the award and comparing him to the likes of Zinedine Zidane. The next Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed on January 13, 2014. Deco also explained his positive doping test, attributing it to contamination in the supplements provided by a nutritionist at Fluminense.
DECO: RONALDO AND MESSI ARE NOT COMPARABLE
