On September 6 this year, Cristiano Ronaldo announced at a press conference in the football city of Oeiras on the outskirts of Lisbon that the rivalry with Argentina’s Lionel Messi was over, “People who don’t like Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi“.
Both are very good players and according to Cristiano “They changed the history of football“.
In the words of the Portuguese, he is very competitive with the Argentines on the football field,”Audience loved it, but it’s over“. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner admits that they don’t have a friendship but respect each other.
“We’ve been on the same stage for 15 years and we’ve become, I wouldn’t say friends, I’ve never had dinner with him (laughs), but we’re professional colleagues and we respect each other.said the Portuguese star.
Cristiano Ronaldo was also asked about interactions between his followers and those of Argentina’s Lionel Messi during a press conference focused on the Portugal national team, and he ruled out any “feud” between the two.
“People who love Cristiano Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi. Both were brilliant, they changed the history of football.We are respected all over the world, that’s the most important thing“, he claimed.
Ronaldo also commented that Messi has “performed well” at Inter Miami and that although they are no longer direct rivals, the legacy of the two footballers continues.
Cristiano Ronaldo: “Rivalry with Messi? I don’t think there’s such a thing. The rivalry is over. It’s a good rivalry. People who like Cristiano don’t necessarily hate Messi and vice versa. They Two good, or really good players (laughs). They changed the history of football and continue to… pic.twitter.com/kPhfsYl5XD
– Undefeated (@InvictosSomos) September 6, 2023