September 4 Sports Hotspot | Son Heung-min on GOAT: Rationally Acknowledges Messi, Emotionally Favors Ronaldo

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[Today's Focus]

On September 4, Son Heung-min, who plays for LAFC, appeared on “The Late Run” and gave an answer that combined “reason and emotion” when the GOAT debate came up. From a professional player's perspective, he admitted that Messi is beyond dispute — “You can't argue that he is the greatest of all time, maybe the strongest player ever”; but deep down, he has always leaned toward Ronaldo — “Ronaldo is still my idol. At 41, he looks like he's 20. That kind of self-discipline and love is like a lighthouse. I want to become a player like that too.” In his view, the two legends are both the greatest, and there is no conflict. Fans also joined in with a pun: “Although you can't refute that Son Heung-min is Asia's GOAT, I choose Wu Lei,” which precisely reflects the diversity and inclusiveness of football sentiment.

[Today's Hot Discussion]

Rationally you admit Messi is stronger, but emotionally you prefer Ronaldo — do you feel the same?

Come to the comments section and share your choice!

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