For years, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the heart of football’s greatest individual rivalry. Despite being on opposite sides throughout their careers, the Portuguese legend has revealed that their relationship has always been built on mutual respect.
In an interview with La Sexta, Ronaldo shared his thoughts on Messi, dismissing any notion of animosity between them.
“I’ve never had a bad relationship with Messi; on the contrary, we’ve always gotten along well. He has always treated me with respect. I defended my club and my national team, and he did the same. There was a healthy rivalry, like Senna and Prost, and we pushed each other to be better. It’s rare to see such a duel, but I hope football finds another one in the future,” said the Al-Nassr forward.