Work ethic sets star duo apart, says Fergie

ALEX FERGUSON has picked out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – rivals in next week’s Champions League final – as the two most gifted players in the game.

The Manchester United manager believes the two stars’ work ethic allied to their natural ability sets them apart.

Ferguson, who rates the quality in the Champions League as even higher than in the World Cup, also rates AC Milan’s Kaka to an extent “although he has never really taken my breath away”.