France Football have given a fresh perspective on the ‘who is better’ debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – with a drawing of them kissing.
The cover of the magazine’s latest issue depicts the pair in a romantic embrace, asking readers: “Are you Messi or Ronaldo?”
The illustration first originated on the streets of Barcelona, where artist Tvboy painted it onto a bus shelter in the city in 2017.
France Football debate which player is superior inside the issue, concluding that five Ballon d’Ors apiece makes them inseparable – as in the drawing.
Tvboy’s original bears a clear resemblance to the iconic ‘kissing coppers’ Banksy creation.
That sketch on a pub wall in Brighton remains one of the enigmatic artist’s most famous murals, and sold for £350,000 in 2011.
Once again, the world will be watching as Messi and Ronaldo take to the pitch on Tuesday night in search of a place in the Champions League final-four.
Manchester United head to the Camp Nou for a match with Barcelona whereasRonaldo’s Juventus host Ajax.
The score going to Turin is tied at 1-1 after the Dutch underdogs continued their impressive campaign with a draw in the first leg.