Title: Messi and Ronaldo

1. Introduction
A. Hook: Messi and Ronaldo are viewed as completely different players.
B. Connecting information: Players for rival teams, different sponsors, contrasting body
condition.
C. Thesis statement: Although Messi and Ronaldo are constantly contrasted and viewed as two
completely football players, they share key characteristics in common.
2. Support
Body 1
A. Paragraph 2 (Similarity 1) Topic sentence: Both Messi and Ronaldo are great dribblers.
Messis characteristics
a. The ball is always attached to the foot of the player. (Very close distance)
b. Fast changes in direction
c.

Explosive speed

Ronaldos characteristic
a. The distance between the ball and the foot of the player rather flexible, but still very
close.
b. Fast changes in direction
c.

Explosive speed

>> Both are amazing dribblers that fascinates the spectators.

Body 2
B. Paragraph 3 (Similarity 2) Topic sentence: Both Messi and Ronaldo are key players in their
respective teams.
1. Messi
a. Barcelona revolves around Messi.
b. Shines in difficult situations.
c.

Always trusted by others.

2. Ronaldo
a. Real Madrid revolves around Ronaldo
b. Scores when goals are absolutely needed.
c.

Can always count on Ronaldo.

Body 3
C. Paragraph 4 (Similarity 3) Topic sentence: The two football players both have the national
team jinx

1. Messi
a. Unlike in Barcelona, have not own any title for his national team.
b. The National team drags Messi back.
c.

Under heavy stress

2. Ronaldo
a. Different from R.M., Ronaldo has not lifted not even one trophy.
b. The National teammates are unhelpful.
c.

Media pressures the player.

Conclusion.

Restate thesis > although Messi and Ronaldo are viewed as two players with very little in
common, they share many similarities.

Give opinion. > Possibly two of the greatest football player history has seen.