'Messi is reflection of God's perfection, Ronaldo is cocky and arrogant'

Lionel Messi’s achievements over the years have been given praise of the highest order – after a high-profile nun in Spain said the Barcelona star was a ‘reflection of God’s perfection’ – before she blasted Cristiano Ronaldo as being ‘arrogant’.

Sister Lucia Caram – who is from Argentina – revealed her beliefs in an interview with Spanish publication Sport after insisting that God’s existence could be seen in Messi’s beautiful style of play each week.


‘For me the evidence for the existence of God is manifested in goodness and beauty, and when I see Messi play I see that,’ the Barcelona-supporting nun said.

‘One looks entranced, like by a beautiful painting or a sunset, when one faces Messi. I’m not saying he’s God, but he’s a reflection of God’s perfection. He dazzles everyone.’

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for throwing a punch and kick in Real Madrid’s match against Cordoba

Sister Lucia, however, didn’t quite feel the same way about the Argentine’s rival at Real Madrid, Ronaldo, after she admitted she thought the 2014 Ballon d’Or winner was quite the opposite to Messi.

‘Is Messi an angel and Ronaldo the devil? Well Messi has the virtue of being a great player but he is also a good person. He is humble,’ she said.

‘Cristiano plays football very well, but he has a very cocky and unfriendly attitude. He’s not my greatest enemy, I think he plays very good football, but there is not harmony in him.’