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      Spain legend Andres Iniesta ‘accused of TAX EVASION in Japan as treasury demands £3million payment’

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      SPAIN and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is being accused of tax evasion by Japanese authorities, according to reports.The iconic midfielder, 39, spent five years playing in Japan with Vissel Kobe between 2018 and 2023.Andres Iniesta has been accused of not properly declaring his income in JapanCredit: APHe broke down in tears last summer after his final appearance for the club.But now it is off-field matters that are making headlines.According to Sport, Japanese tax authorities are demanding 580 million yen [around £3million] as they allege he did not properly declare his income during his time in the country.As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Iniesta has called for “respect and caution” surrounding the allegations.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe also insists he has already settled a debt from a 2021/22 inspection that found he was a Japanese resident for part of 2018.Iniesta also claimed he had been the subject of “obvious and burdensome double taxation”.World Cup winner Iniesta is one of three foreign footballers that played in Japan who are the subject of accusations from the Japanese Tax Agency.Another of the players is South Korean keeper Kim Jin-hyeon, 36, who is accused of owing around £3.62m.Most read in FootballAnd the final one is Brazilian forward Anderson Patric Aguiar Oliveira, also known as “Patric”, accused of failing to pay around £3.1m.The trio are all facing allegations of not correctly complying with their tax obligations.Andres Iniesta ‘ends Gerrard/Lampard debate’ as he receives signed shirt from legend he has ‘always greatly admired’The authorities consider Iniesta to have been a Japanese resident throughout his time playing for Vissel Kobe – where he lived with his family.Iniesta, who won nine LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues with Barcelona, looked set to retire after leaving Vissel Kobe.But he then ended up signing for UAE side Emirates in August and has played 13 games for the club, scoring two goals.Iniesta, who is just seven weeks away from his 40th birthday, earned the last of his 131 Spain caps in 2018 having won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup. More

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      I’m a former footballer and reality TV star – now I earn a fortune selling sexy content on OnlyFans

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      A FORMER Spanish footballer who starred in Spain’s version of Love Island is now raking it in on OnlyFans.Miguel Guerrero, 29, lined up in goal for a number of clubs in his Spanish homeland.Miguel Guerrero was playing in the Spanish fourth division up until last summerCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231He is now earning a packet after creating an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231Guerrero starred on Spain’s version of Love Island and became a big hitCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231The former stopper quit playing after realising that he was now a gay iconCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231His last team was Velez CF in the fourth division, three tiers below LaLiga – but he ditched them for a much more profitable career in August last year.Rather than his shotstopping exploits, it was his appearance on La Isla de las Tentaciones, the Spanish version of Love Island, in 2023 that bolstered his popularity.And that led to him making the decision to embark on a new venture with his Onlyfans account after he received a number of erotic messages for his ever-increasing fan base.Speaking previously, Guerrero explained: “I still had a two-year contract with a good wage but now my motivation is not in football.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUsers can pay anywhere between £4.27 to ten times that amount for a subscription on the hit website.And Guerrero is ready to deliver the goods and cash in on his new-found fame with the gay community.“If you want to show non-sexual content you will not make money as Onlyfans is porn,” he said.“I have a big gay public and I am open to do things that they would enjoy.”Most read in FootballSince creating his account, he has already amassed 10,000 subscribers on OnlyFans.He has rented an apartment to use to create his content and he posts one photo a day to feed his account.LaLiga manager has touchline MELTDOWN ‘like he’s just opened third Lynx Africa present at Christmas’ after late goalHe now charges his fans around £17 for videos of himself showering.Guerrero said: “At first I started with very light things. Each time you increase a little more, a little more, a little more… you generate that morbidity in people.”Now he says that his salary does not drop below the five figure mark a month.And he has earned it all from the comfort of his set or home, although he did reveal he has had one in-person meet.He added: “They offered me 500 euros to have a coffee and I spent an hour with that person.“He did not want anything sexual with me, but the fact of knowing me, being with me, having a coffee.“And that has been the only time I have had an encounter with a person.”Guerrero has hired a flat to film and record his adult contentCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231The ex-goalie charges around £17 for videos of himself showeringCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231He even revealed how he met one punter in person for a coffeeCredit: Instagram / @mguerrero231 More

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      How Brazil lined up last time they lost to England with forgotten Chelsea stars and QPR’s goalkeeper

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      BRAZIL had a bad case of the Blues the last time they lost to England.Chelsea stars David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar were all in line for some brutal banter back at the training ground after team-mate Frank Lampard grabbed the winner for a Three Lions side also featuring Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole.Brazil’s line-up for the 2013 friendly at Wembley featured familiar faces and some forgotten namesCredit: Times Newspapers LtdAnd former Stamford Bridge boss Luiz Felipe Scolari had an unhappy return to London as the man in charge of the first Brazil team to be beaten by England for 23 years.It could all have been different if Ronaldinho had converted a penalty awarded for handball against Jack Wilshere.But the 32 year old former Barcelona star saw his kick saved by Joe Hart and seven minutes later Wayne Rooney gave England the lead.The visitors hit back soon after the break when half-time substitute Fred, the Fluminense striker, capitalised on a Gary Cahill error.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut another sub, England’s Lampard, decided the game with an effort from the edge of the box on the hour.In addition to the Chelsea trio, there was one other Premier League player in Brazil’s starting line-up.England’s Best and Worst KitsAnother from the XI would go on to play for Tottenham, as would one of the substitutes. And two players ended up in prison. Here’s how Brazil lined up:Most read in Euro 2024JULIO CESAR (QPR)The Brazil goalkeeper arrived as part of QPR’s 2012 spending spree, and with huge pedigree. In 2010 with Inter Milan, under boss Jose Mourinho, he won Serie A, the Italian Cup, Super Cup, Champions League and Club World Cup – on top of four previous Scudettos. But the Hoops were relegated and Cesar found himself frozen out, having a loan spell at Toronto FC before his contract was torn up in 2014. He went on to win three Portuguese titles in a row with Benfica before ending his career back in Brazil with Flamengo. Won the 2004 Copa America with Brazil and earned 87 caps overall.DANI ALVES (Barcelona)Former full back, 40, was convicted in February 2024 of raping a woman in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022. He was sentenced to four and a half years in jail and ordered to pay his victim nearly £130,000 in damages. Alves’ legal team said he would appeal against his conviction. Barcelona removed him from the “Legends” section of their website, only to restore him a few days later. Before his disgrace, he was one of the most successful players in football history, winning titles with Juventus and PSG after a stellar eight seasons with Barca.DAVID LUIZ (Chelsea)David Luiz clears from Wayne Rooney but could not stop him scoringCredit: ReutersThe unmistakable centre back has won titles in three countries, starting with Benfica in Portugual. Luiz lifted the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in his first spell at Chelsea, then the Premier League and Europa League again in his second. In between, he enjoyed success with Paris Saint-Germain, and won the FA Cup again, this time with Arsenal, in 2020. Now 36 and back in Brazil with Flamengo, in 2022 he added the cup there and the Copa Libertadores, South America’s CL equivalent, to his honours. Last played for Brazil in 2018.DANTE (Bayern Munich)The former Belgian league winner with Standard Liege made his senior international debut in this game, at the age of 29. It was quite the year for the centre back, as he won the Bundesliga, German Cup, Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup with Bayern. After one season at Wolfsburg, Dante moved to Nice and is still there now, going strong at 40 as captain of the team owned by new Manchester United co-supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe. His last game for Brazil was the 7-1 trouncing by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi final. ADRIANO (Barcelona)After winning two Spanish Cups and two Uefa Cups with Sevilla, the two-footed full back moved to Barcelona. There he won 14 trophies in six seasons, including a 2015 Treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League, although he wasn’t always a regular in the first team. Competition on either flank of the Brazil defence from Alves and Marcelo restricted him to just 17 international appearances. Now 39, he retired in 2022 after a season in the Belgian top flight with EupenPAULINHO (Corinthians)Paulinho would soon be back in London after Brazil’s defeat at WembleyCredit: PA:Empics SportA few months after this game, Tottenham broke their transfer record to sign the powerful midfielder for £17m from Corinthians. Paulinho joined an exodus to the Chinese Super League, whose cash caused a splash like the Saudi Pro League. He lifted three titles with Guangzhou Evergrande, either side of a season at Barcelona where he won the Double. After an aborted move to Saudi side Al-Ahli, he returned to Corinthians but a knee ligament injury appears to have ended his career at the age of 35.RAMIRES (Chelsea)Like his team-mates in the England side, the dynamic midfielder made himself a Stamford Bridge legend – especially in the 2012 Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. In the second leg, he defied a yellow card that ruled him out of the final through suspension to give a Roy Keane-style performance and level the aggregate before Fernando Torres made Gary Neville moan. Won every trophy going with Chelsea, then headed for the Chinese Super League.  Returned to Brazil to end his career at Palmeiras in 2020 when still only 33.RONALDINHO (Atletico Mineiro)Ronaldinho was unable to sprinkle much of his stardust on Wembley that nightCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe buck-toothed entertainer, now 43, was back in Brazil by this time, but he had already done England enough damage with the flukey free kick that decided the 2002 World Cup quarter final clash. The Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG star remains the only player to have won the World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and Ballon d’Or. Jailed in Paraguay in 2020 when he and his brother entered Paraguay on false passports, he promptly inspired his team to the prison futsal championship.NEYMAR (Santos)Less than four months after this game his transfer to Barcelona was announced. He had four fabulous seasons at the Camp Nou, but stunned football by moving to Paris Saint-Germain for what is still a world-record fee of £200m.Neymar won plenty in France but the lack of Champions League glory, injuries and ego clashes soured his spell. In September 2023, he became the Saudi Pro League’s most expensive recruit to date by joining Al Hilal for nearly £77m, on reported wages of £130m per season. Ruptured an ACL on international duty after just five games for his new club. Still only 32, but already the highest goalscorer in Brazil’s history with 79 goals in 178 appearances.LUIS FABIANO (Sao Paulo)A prolific goalscorer yet one who never played for one of Europe’s biggest clubs. Earned a bad boy reputation in his first spell at Sao Paulo, not least for kicking a River Plate player in the neck in a Copa Libertadores clash in 2003.His best days were probably at Sevilla, where he won two Copa del Reys and two Uefa Cups alongside Wembley team-mate Adriano.After scoring hatfuls in a second spell at Sao Paulo,  he, too, hit the money trail to China in 2016. Started all five matches in Brazil’s Copa America triumph of 2004 and scored 28 goals in 45 internationals.OSCAR (Chelsea)Won two Premier Leagues, a League Cup and a Europa League with the Blues without ever really living up to his potential. Questions about his desire to play top-level football arose when he also left for China in 2017 at the age of just 25 – although reported wages of £400,000 per week would turn anyone’s head. Oscar has bucked one trend, though, by staying in China all these years despite all the scandals, financial problems and long pandemic shutdown. At 32, he captained Shanghai Port in their first game of the season at the start of this month.Luiz Felipe Scolari’s starting XI for the Wembley friendly against England in February 2013SUBSTITUTESFRED (Fluminense)(for Luis Fabiano, half time)Striker scored after just 3.17 seconds for America Mineiro in 2005, one of the fastest ever goals.MARCOS AROUCA (Santos)(for Ramires, half time)This was the fourth and last cap for the defensive midfielder(for Ronaldinho, half time)Became a fan favourite at Spurs, scoring the dramatic late goal against Ajax that sent them to the 2019 Champions League Final.JEAN (Fluminense)(for Paulinho, 62)Enjoyed success in Brazil but never played in Europe. This was the second of six international appearances.FILIPE LUIS (Atletico Madrid)(for Adriano, 70)Part of Atletico’s emergence as major power but lasted only a season at Chelsea before returning to Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIESMIRANDA (Atletico Madrid)(for David Luiz, 79)Like Filipe Luis, won major trophies with Atletico and reached the 2014 Champions League final. More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Real Madrid star would be ‘best signing in years’ after shock transfer link for £85m ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Real Madrid star Rodrygo would be their “best signing in years” after being linked with the £85million forward.Rodrygo, 23, has been at Real Madrid since 2018 after a £38m move from Santos.Man Utd fans reckon signing from Rodygo from Real Madrid for £85m would be a great dealCredit: GettyHe has gone on to become a key player for Los Blancos, scoring 50 goals in 206 games.Rodrygo has switched from playing out wide to starring as Real’s No9 this term.And he’s picked up a host of trophies at the Bernabeu, including two LaLiga titles and a Champions League.However, the 20-time Brazil international’s future at Real has been thrown into doubt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spanish giants have reportedly agreed to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.It’s reckoned the French forward will pocket a huge salary in the capital.And Real are also set to welcome Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who also plays in Rodrygo’s two positions.It means that Carlo Ancelotti may need to sell one of his current players to accommodate the new arrivals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReal are believed to be looking for £85m to let Rodrygo leave.Arsenal have been linked with a move.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old TraffordBut it’s United who are leading the charge as they seek a statement signing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.And the links have gone down well with fans, who believe Rodrygo has all the makings of an Old Trafford great.One said: “Rodrygo would be our best signing in years.”Another declared: “He should come to United without any doubt.”One noted: “Sign him, sign him, sign him.”Another added: “The ideal Marcus Rashford replacement.”Rodrygo at Real MadridAll his stats…
      Games: 206
      Goals: 50
      Trophies: LaLiga x2, Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, Spanish Super Cup x3 More

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      Real Madrid ‘tracking Trent Alexander-Arnold’ ahead of shock potential transfer move for Liverpool and England star

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      REAL MADRID are monitoring Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are said to be interested in a transfer for the right-back, who continues to impress for the Reds.Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted by Real MadridCredit: PAAlexander-Arnold is a key part of Jurgen Klopp’s side but his deal runs out at the end of next season.And according to Spanish outlet Revelo Real are looking to take advantage of his contract situation.Alexander-Arnold, 25, is not for sale but Liverpool are yet to open contract talks with the right-back.Real Madrid will likely be ready to pounce if an opportunity becomes available and the prospect of playing at the Bernabeu could be difficult for Alexander-Arnold to turn down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLos Blancos have enticed several players to the club on free transfers in recent years including Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga and Thibaut Courtois.Real Madrid have a long-standing admiration of Alexander-Arnold dating back to September 2021.He is viewed as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.The England international could be weighing up his options with Klopp set to leave in the summer.Most read in FootballReal Madrid could look very different if they land their summer targetsAlexander-Arnold warned against new contract
      David James had his say on the right-back’s future, warning him against penning a new deal.
      The former Liverpool goalkeeper said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.
      “He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.
      “So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.
      “For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.
      “People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.
      “The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.”

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFormer Reds goalkeeper David James warned Alexander-Arnold not to sign a new contract as he could “end up suffering”.He said: “I love Trent. When you look at his career, he came from nowhere to playing in European Cup finals whilst increasing his level of performance.Jude Bellingham gives RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose his shirt after Real Madrid’s Champions League win”He then went through a period of being criticised by the media but has come through that and has been back to his best this season and is arguably the first name on Liverpool’s teamsheet.”So I think it’s very important that he does stay because he’s gone through the tough times and hopefully he wants to be part of a very successful time again for Liverpool.”For Trent at the moment, he can’t commit to anything long-term because he’s unaware of which manager is going to come to Anfield to replace Jürgen Klopp.”People may say if you love the club then it doesn’t matter who’s there, but if you’re as footballing intelligent as Trent is, then you will be aware that some managers who are being linked with the job at the moment get their teams to play in a certain way that doesn’t suit him and therefore he could end up suffering if he signs a contract now.”The sooner that Liverpool finds a replacement for Jürgen Klopp, then the sooner that these contract issues with Trent and Mo Salah can be dealt with.” More

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      Real Madrid plot shock raid on Newcastle for £100million star who has ‘burning desire’ to play in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly readying a swoop for Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes.The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder moved to St. James’ Park in January 2022 for £35m and has become one of Europe’s most sought-after players.Real Madrid reportedly scouted Bruno Guimaraes against Man City last weekendCredit: AlamyThe former Lyon ace has scored 13 goals and assisted another 13 in 96 appearances for the Magpies.And we revealed earlier this month how Guimaraes is now attracting interest from a host of teams across the continent.He remains under contract with Newcastle until 2028 after signing an extension earlier this season.However, that deal reportedly includes a £100m release clause on the star’s own insistence.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNow talkSPORT claims that Eddie Howe and the Toon “are bracing themselves for Real Madrid to step up interest” this summer.They claim that the LaLiga giants had scouts watching him in last week’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter final loss to Manchester City.Guimaraes also allegedly has a “burning desire” to be playing regularly in the Champions League.He did achieve that on Tyneside before theory group stage exit this term, but Newcastle will need a miraculous turn of results to qualify for it again next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Magpies are also looking at the prospect of having to offload a star name in order to help them remain on the right side of Premier League spending rules.And any figure they receive close to his release clause would result in a huge profit on the Samba ace.Lee Clarke wants son Bobby to make ‘dream’ move to NewcastleNewcastle are currently 10th in the Premier League and out of all cup competitions, something Guimaraes has admitted has left him “disappointed” when quizzed about the campaign this week.Ahead of Brazil’s clash with England at Wembley, he said: “This season we have been struggling.“I think we’ve had many problems with injuries and suspensions but this is part of the process. When I signed for the club I knew that this would happen.“Things have happened too quickly. During my two years at the club, we reached a final, unfortunately, we didn’t win but we got there after 20 years which was massive for the club.”When he was asked about Newcastle having to sell in order to meet PSR rules, Guimaraes said: “I don’t know. I am not involved in that.“We never know what is going to happen but I’m happy at the club. Of course, I’m disappointed about our season but I think we still have a chance to finish at least seventh, Europa League or Conference League.“But about the club staff, I cannot speak too much. I don’t know what is going to happen in the future but what I can say is I am so grateful for Newcastle.” More

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      Man Utd make Mason Greenwood decision in huge blow to Getafe after transfer talks with Spanish club

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      GETAFE’S hopes of borrowing Mason Greenwood for another season are set to fail with Manchester United not interested in another loan.Greenwood, 22, has been rebuilding his career in Spain after being farmed out to the La Liga side for the campaign.Mason Greenwood is currently on loan in Spain with GetafeCredit: GettyThe switch came after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault against the striker were dropped in February last year.Getafe are keen on another loan for Greenwood, who has eight goals and five assists in 27 matches this term, and have held talks with United.But the Red Devils are only focused on selling the forward – if they are to let him go at all – and know there are other clubs interested in a permanent deal.New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not shut the door on what would be a controversial return to United’s squad for Greenwood next term either.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking about Greenwood’s future last month, the billionaire said: “It’s quite clear we have to make a decision.“There is no decision that’s been made.”Bradford-born Greenwood scored 35 goals in 129 games for United between 2018 and 2022 before the police investigation brought his Old Trafford career to a standstill.He also won his one and only England cap back in 2020.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhere might Greenwood be next season?
      Manchester United
      Greenwood still has a year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford and could return to the squad if the club decide he is allowed back.
      Getafe
      The Spanish side have made it clear they want to keep hold of Greenwood after his success on loan this season but would be priced out of a move if he is sold.
      Barcelona
      Barcelona have been strongly linked with a summer transfer for Greenwood but may also struggle to afford the winger.
      Atletico Madrid
      Greenwood has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid this season, who could swoop if United decide to cash in this summer.

      Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate did not rule out a return for the striker after this summer’s Euros when asked about the prospect last week.Southgate said: “I don’t think it’s something for pre-Euros.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?“Allowing him to get his career going again abroad appears to have been a good move. But I have to say I have not tracked it closely.“At this moment in time it would be a big distraction for the team (to select him ahead of the Euros) and let’s see where that leads next season.” More

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      I played with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – Barcelona legend was just something different

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      BARCELONA icon Gerard Pique has revealed why he believes Lionel Messi is the best player in the world.The 37-year-old spent 13 years playing alongside Messi for Barcelona.Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, according to Gerard PiqueCredit: ReutersBefore going pro, the pair had also grown up together at Barcelona’s world-renowned La Maisa academy.Both players were crucial elements of a golden generation for the Spanish giants, winning four Champions League titles and nine La Liga titles together.But before he moved to the Nou Camp, Pique enjoyed a four-year spell at Manchester United.During his time at Old Trafford, the Spaniard played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.READ MORE ON RONALDOHaving been one of the few people to line up alongside both players, Pique has now weighed in on who he believes is better.And speaking to Sky Sports, he claimed Messi has always been “different” from any other star.The former defender said: “Leo Messi, I think, was another thing. Totally different from the rest.”It’s true that in the games I can watch and see what he does. But in training sometimes I had to suffer him!Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport’s XI of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s best team-mates”It wasn’t good, I tell you! You had to run!”But I think that he was totally different from the rest I’ve seen.’He’s just taking the p**s,’ say fans as they spot ‘savage’ Messi’s ‘disrespectful’ skill against injured opponent”I had the opportunity to share a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, for example, at Manchester United.”He was also very very good. I mean, top level. He demonstrated in his whole career that he competed with Leo, related to the Ballon d’Or and all the trophies he won.”But I think that Leo was something different.”The likes of Angel Di Maria, Henrik Larsson and Ezequiel Garay have also previously claimed that Messi is the best in the world.Meanwhile, former Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo has praised the mentality of both players.Messi currently stars for MLS side Inter Miami.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Argentina legend joined the club on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and has since scored 16 goals in 19 appearances.Ronaldo joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in January 2023 and has since made 52 appearances, scoring 44 goals and providing 13 assists.Messi vs Ronaldo: Who is best?Below are 12 stars who played alongside both during their careers – and who THEY believe to be the best ever…

      Paulo Dybala – Draw
      Deco – Draw
      Angel Di Maria – Messi
      Gabriel Heinze – Ronaldo
      Gonzalo Higuain – Draw
      Fernando Gago – Messi
      Ezequiel Garay – Messi
      Andre Gomes – Draw
      Henrik Larsson – Messi
      Gerard Pique – Messi
      Nelson Semedo – Draw
      Carlos Teves – Draw More