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Jimmy Kimmel Asks Zlatan ‘Messi or Ronaldo?’ & His Answer Is Peak Zlatan
Zlatan Ibrahimović discussed the long-running Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate on Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, underscoring continued interest in football’s defining rivalry.During the segment, he recalled playing with Lionel Messi at Barcelona and said that after Messi won his World Cup he “closed the door.” When pressed to respond “like himself,” the former PSG striker shifted from Messi vs Ronaldo and answered “Zlatan.”The appearance coincided with preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will use many venues across the United States. Both players are expected to feature for their national teams, with the tournament likely marking their sixth and potentially final World Cup.