Discuss

There are basically two types of Greats in every endeavor, One that show others the way and the one that shows other what is achievable. In the last decade this Two names have constantly remained on our lips for their efforts in sports. One will not be able to choose one over the other, because what one sees and admires in one may even be better found in the other and vice versa.
A lot of people think Ronaldo is a proud player and has received all the negatives, he is a product of hard work, dedication and consistency and smart work to. However not ever player is willing to sacrifice as much as he has to become what he has, you might not be able to keep up. He is not one that will open. Doors for you but will show you what is possible by first becoming it.
Messi is a hard worker too, but has some unseen advantage on his side people like to call it being gifted like his DNA was wired for football. Messi will help any player grow and become their best. He is one to open doors of opportunity for other teammates. He can carry the slack of others. If you are going by trophy's you have a winner already. But you must look at this athlete in their totality (personality etc)
To be able to say what's what.
However I will lean towards Messi for personal reasons.