Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who rules the football world?
Updated 20:25, 14-Jul-2018
By Chen Kairan and Qi Jianqiang
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two most renowned football players of the past decade. 
Messi is extremely technically talented and Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his strong leadership qualities. Both players have achieved the utmost recognition and have been awarded with numerous trophies. Even though their teams did not make it to the later stages of the tournament, they still captivated a global audience. 
When it comes to which of the two is a better player, however, the comments from Chinese fans vary widely.  Who, to them, is the true "football king"?  Let's find out more about what China's football fans have to say.