Messi vs ronaldo those who pick cristiano know nothing about football says van basten

A classic quote!

The quote you're referring to is often attributed to Ruud van Nistelrooy, not Ruud van Basten. Van Nistelrooy, a former Dutch footballer and teammate of Van Basten, made this comment in an interview with the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf in 2013.

In the interview, Van Nistelrooy was discussing the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and he said: "Whoever chooses Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't know anything about football." This statement was likely meant to be humorous and provocative, rather than a serious criticism of those who prefer Ronaldo.

It's worth noting that Van Nistelrooy has since clarified his comments, saying that he was joking and that he respects both Messi and Ronaldo as great players.