‘I Enjoy Watching Great Player Messi’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
They’ve
polarized the world of football like no pair before them, but Real Madrid star
Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Lionel Messi, saying he also enjoys the Barcelona
talisman.
The intense
rivalry between both men has seen either of them win the Ballon d’Or
award – given to the best player on the planet – for the past nine years,
and they seem to be in the running for the coveted prize yet again.
But Portugal
captain Ronaldo, whose team face Juventus in the Champions League final on
Saturday, said Messi was more a companion than a rival and he enjoyed seeing
him on the pitch, Goal writes.
“I like to
see all good players and Messi is one of them. He is a player,” Ronaldo
told Fox Sports Argentina.
“I really enjoy seeing him on the pitch and all the great players.”
Ronaldo has
enjoyed another fine campaign, having scored 40 goals in all competitions to
help Madrid reclaim the La Liga title, and admits to having a decent
relationship with Messi, although he disliked the constant comparisons.
“Whenever I’m with him, I have a very good relationship with Messi,” Ronaldo said.
“It’s not that I go to his house and eat together. He is not a friend, but I consider him a companion by profession and not a rival because I don’t like it, like comparisons.“It is part of the work and the world of football.”
Great to know.
Maybe we won’t see a scowl on Ronaldo’s face if Messi is named ballon d’Or
winner this year. Lol
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