The debate about who is the best player in the world reaches every corner of the planet. Some opt for Messi and others for Cristiano. The ex-footballer Rafael Van der Vaart also has his opinion and opts, without hesitation, for the Portuguese. The Dutchman gave an interview to Tuttosport and took advantage of a question about Ibrahimovic to praise Cristiano. “Zlatan, the strongest teammate I've ever had? No, it's Cristiano Ronaldo. I was lucky to play with CR7 at Real Madrid.” We're talking about a 700-goal car. There will be no one else like Cristiano or Messi. They are phenomena. Between the two I prefer Cristiano because I know him closely and he has an extraordinary and unique mentality. Besides that, Cristiano won everywhere. “
Van der Vaart played two seasons at Real Madrid: 2007-08 and 2008-09. In the second of them he coincided with Cristiano, and he does not forget an anecdote that happened to him with the Portuguese: “Once, on the eve of a match, we were rehearsing penalties. Cristiano shot from all positions, without scoring. Despite that, He was very calm. I remember him saying to me: 'Rafa, don't worry: the game is tomorrow.' The next day we won thanks to a goal from him from the penalty spot. Fantastic”.