Rio Ferdinand says Alejandro Garnacho prefer Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi Credit: Getty

Messi is said to have unfollowed Garnacho because he prefers Ronaldo Credit: INSTAGRAM @GARNACHO7

Garnacho scored a sensational goal from a bicycle kick against Everton on Saturday Credit: Getty

The 19-year-old then performed Ronaldo’s trademark celebration Credit: Reuters

Garnacho scored one of the best goals in Premier League history with a remarkable overhead kick in the opening minutes at Goodison Park.

The Argentina international has been a long admirer of the ex-Manchester United star Ronaldo.

And even the boots which the youngster gave away to a fan on Monday are Nike’s Ronaldo-inspired Vapor 15 Mercurial Dream Speed cleats.

Former Red Devils star Ferdinand gave his say on Garnacho’s mimic of Ronaldo’s celebration on the Vibe With Five podcast.

He jokingly said: “You know what I like about him? He doesn’t give a f***.

“Garnacho told me that Messi unfollowed him just because he makes no secret of preferring Ronaldo.

“He comes out, don’t care, “I’m a Ronaldo man”. Who’s the GOAT? Ronaldo. (Even) when he’s in the Argentina squad.”

Back in 2022 fans suspected Messi unfollowed Garnacho after he shared an image of Ronaldo calling the Al-Nassr star the greatest of all time.

Only three weeks before the winger posted himself with the Argentina captain and captioned it as “idol”.

Having made his senior international debut this year for La Albiceleste, Garnacho has since played three times alongside the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.

But Messi still does not follow Garnacho on Instagram despite the Man Utd starlet following him.

The feud between Ronaldo and Messi has gone on for most of their senior careers and are both regarded as two of the best players in football’s history.