Having Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the same era is quite the blessing for football fans.

Correctly regarded as two of the greatest players in the history of the game, it has been fascinating to see the two superstars contend with one another for so many years and make the debate so compelling.

Besides, separating Ronaldo and Messi is almost impossible with both players boasting similar goal and assist records as well as wielding five Ballon d'Or titles each.

In an interview with the SPOX, Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng who has faced both as opponents in his career has given his opinion on who he thinks is the best.

"For young people who are football players, Ronaldo should be the best in the world," he said.

"He is the best example to look at because he trains to the fullest and has talent.

"He works like a madman, he is passionate with everything he does and about football."

"He always wants to be the best.

"He always wants to be first in everything, so, for a player who is just starting, the one to look at should be him because he is perfect."

However, Boateng ultimately believes that Messi is the best.

"Ronaldo makes all of this happen in this world, but only in this world," he added.

"In what transcends this world, the best is Messi, because he is incredible, he does things that nobody can do.

"I do not see him in this world."Ronaldo dominates this world and Messi is above everything else."