Paulo Bento: Messi-Ronaldo rivalry is unique in football history

Portuguese coach Paulo Bento assured that the duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - a controversy about who is the best footballer in the world - is a unique situation in football history.

"I have seen excellent footballer, but I think that never before two superb players were at the peak of their careers for so long, at the same time" Bento said.

The coach praised Cristiano Ronaldo's influence in Portugal National Team. "He has an amazing actitude, our nation must be proud to have a footballer like him" he assured.