Ronaldinho has his say on the age-old Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate… voting for the Barcelona star

RONALDINHO has had his say on the age-old Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate... voting for the Barcelona star.

The Brazil legend, 38, has claimed his old team-mate is the better of the two and reveals he wishes he could have played for with him for longer.

Ronaldinho was in Malaysia as part of the Champions League trophy tour when he was asked the almost-inevitable question: Messi or Ronaldo?

When quizzed on his favourite of the two, Ronaldinho revealed: "Messi.

"I would have loved to continue playing alongside him. I didn't get enough time with him, he was very young.

"I'd love to take to the pitch with him one more time."

The Brazilian legend also had his say on who'd win this season's Champions League, claiming: "All the clubs are good, but I'm rooting for Barcelona."

Ronaldinho went on to reveal his favourite defender of all-time... Italy legend Paolo Maldini.

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The ex-Barcelona star claimed: "I've played against many great defenders.

"But in my opinion Italian centre back Paolo Maldini was not only the best defender I've faced, but also the best defender of all time."