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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, has named two legends as the best footballers in history.<\/p>\n

Rangnick was asked to pick who is the better player between Cristiano Ronaldo who he will manage and Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n

Instead, the 63-year-old opted for former Argentina skipper, Diego Maradone and Johan Cryuff, who established an eye-catching brand of football at Barcelona.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have Cristiano [Ronaldo] here, we have Lionel Messi, we have Robert Lewandowski right now, so it\u2019s difficult to just name one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say Diego and Johan are definitely two who should be named,\u201d Rangnick said.<\/p>\n

The German is poised to take charge of his first United game on Sunday, when they welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Rangnick, who got his UK work permit this week, was in the stands as Ronaldo netted twice in a 3-2 win over Arsenal on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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