Former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert believes La Liga needs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry, and for that reason they need to stay in Spain.
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The two players have been the face of La Liga for the last few seasons and if they had to split up, the rivalry between the two may be lost for good.
Kluivert insists that the two players are the best in the world, but feels that Messi is more of a unique type of player.
"Both players are amazing," Kluivert told FIFA official website.
"The most important thing is that they both play in Spain. If one was in Spain and one in England, the rivalry would be different.
"Let's be honest, both are the best in the world, and then come Robben and others.
"Messi is a unique player, his left foot is like gold, and everything he touches is like gold.
"As he walks on the pitch, he knows that if Barcelona gets the ball he will get the ball.
"He walks to the free space, every time they get the ball they look to Messi first. He is one of a kind, I like him very much."
The former Netherlands forward was asked for a prediction on who he thought would win El Clasico and answered with, "Barcelona will win 3-1."
El Clasico takes place on Sunday at the Camp Nou, with Barcelona currently leading Real Madrid in La Liga by one point.
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