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Jurgen Klopp reveals who he prefers between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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The two superstars are regarded as the best in the world (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has weighed into the debate over who is the best football player on the planet: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

The pair have enjoyed a stranglehold over the Ballon dOr for the past decade, with Messi guiding Barcelona to La Liga glory last season while Ronaldo claimed his fifth Champions League winners medal last season before leaving Real Madrid for Juventus.

Klopp was asked a series of quick-fire questions by German TV, and had little hesitation when it came to deciding between Messi and Ronaldo.

BELGRADE, SERBIA - NOVEMBER 05: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp Manager of Liverpool during a press conference at Rajko Mitic Stadium on November 5, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) — Messi is just a tiny bit better than Ronaldo in Klopps eyes (Picture: Getty)

Thats unfair again – just like [whether I want to win] the Champions League or Premier League, Klopp told Sky Germany.

But I would go with Lionel. Although I adore both!

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Klopp was earlier asked whether he would prefer domestic or European glory, and said he wanted to win the Premier League more than the Champions League.

Liverpool didnt do it yet, he explained: For me personally it wouldnt make such a difference, I would like to have both, that would be my favourite option.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Blaxall/REX (9908452g) Lionel Messi of Barcelona celebrates scoring his sides third goal to make the scoreline 1-3 - Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona, UEFA Champions League, Wembley Stadium, London - 3rd October 2018 Tottenham Hotspur v Barcelona, UEFA Champions League Group B, Football, Wembley Stadium, London, UK - 03 Oct 2018 — Messi is enjoying another excellent campaign for Barca (Picture: Rex)

Messi and Ronaldo are enjoying hugely prolific campaigns once again this season, with Ronaldo netting eight times in his 12 Serie A appearances.

But his Argentine rival just holds the edge, having scored nine times in nine starts in La Liga – as well as laying on five assists – while he is also the joint top scorer in the Champions League with five goals.