Messi or Ronaldo? A few years ago, the mere mention of these names would have divided La Liga supporters.
However, Ronaldo claims that since the football players left European clubs for more favourable conditions, the “rivalry” has diminished.
The 38-year-old spoke with the media on Wednesday, September 6, as Portugal prepared for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Slovakia.
“It’s not how I see things; the rivalry is over.” The fans enjoyed the healthy competition between the teams. Because both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are excellent players who have changed the course of football history, there is no reason for anyone to dislike Messi or vice versa. The most crucial thing is that we are appreciated everywhere.
In case Messi’s supporters were persuaded by Argentina’s World Cup triumph that he was ahead in the rivalry, both football players have an outstanding track record, having shared 12 Ballon d’Or awards.
“It’s about carrying on, the competition, and the legacy.” Things like that don’t appear to me. As I’ve already mentioned, we worked together as professional colleagues for fifteen years, and although we never had dinner together, we ended up being more than just friends.
Messi is an Inter Miami forward, and Ronaldo is currently a Saudi Pro League player with Al Nassr.
On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his desire to play for the Spanish national team.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were playing chessboard in the 2022 world. Again the two were seated together in 2022 when Karim Benzima won the Ballon Dor in France. They are in a good relationship, but their fans are always divided.
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