Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi has stoked fresh debate in the perennial Messi-Ronaldo rivalry, cautioning fans that a person’s stance on the question could double as a red flag in business dealings.
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In a video posted to his Instagram page on Wednesday, the comedian argued that how someone answers the Ronaldo-versus-Messi question says a lot about their grip on reality, suggesting it could even serve as an informal litmus test before entering a business partnership.
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Bovi clarified that there was nothing wrong with favouring Ronaldo as a personal pick, or even regarding him as the Greatest of All Time. His concern, he said, was with those who flatly insist Ronaldo is the better footballer than Messi.
“If you want to get into business with someone you don’t know so well and you’re going to invest your money together, ask the person who his favourite footballer is,” he said. “If he says Ronaldo, you might still want to do business with him. If he says Ronaldo is his GOAT, that’s perfectly okay. But ask him between Ronaldo and Messi who is a better footballer. If he says matter-of-factly that Ronaldo is a better footballer than Messi, pick up your shoes and run.”
The comedian went on to argue that anyone holding such a view has a tendency to bend reality to fit personal conviction, regardless of the facts on the ground. He warned that this pattern of thinking could bleed into other areas of judgement, including business decisions, where objectivity matters most.
Bovi’s remarks have since triggered a wave of reactions online, reigniting the long-standing divide among football fans over who deserves the edge between Ronaldo and Messi — two of the sport’s most decorated icons.
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