Real Madrid Legend Raul Declares Lionel Messi as GOAT: 'He Is Very Different'

• Former Real Madrid forward Raul rates Lionel Messi as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT).
• Raul believes Messi is 'very different,' making impossible things look easy, like playing with friends.
• He places Messi above football legends like Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario, and Luis Figo.
• Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football for over 15 years, collectively winning 13 Ballon d’Ors (Messi 8).
• Cristiano Ronaldo stated in 2023 that his rivalry with Messi is over, calling it a 'healthy rivalry' that pushed both to excel.

Why It Matters: Raul declares Messi the GOAT, citing his unique ease and skill, despite past praise for Ronaldo.