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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo they marked an era in football. La Pulga and CR7 delivered decades of healthy competition and legendary numbers that will remain for the memory. The Portuguese and the Argentine have been face to face during several meetings. CR7 was questioned about his relationship with Messi and the Al Nassr footballer revealed details.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona experienced golden classics with the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. However, the two best footballers of recent years They didn’t have a bad relationship. In fact, CR7 clarified that although they are not friends, both legends are respected.
“We have shared the stage for 15 years and we ended up being, I won’t say friends, I’ve never dined with him (laughs), but we are colleagues by profession and we respect each other“said Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference with the Portugal team.
Hate towards Lionel Messi
As is to be expected, there are those who consider that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi and vice versa. However, the affinity and fanaticism for the Portuguese player often leads to fights through social networks and detract from the work of the Argentine soccer player. This also happens on the side of the South American balance.
In the midst of these eternal comparisons and constant criticism of one over the other, Cristiano Ronaldo made a call to his fans who support him and who question the work of his adversary.
“Whoever likes Cristiano Ronaldo does not have to hate Messi. Both are very good, they have changed the history of football. We are respected all over the world, That is the most important“, indicated the Portuguese.
Finally, the Al Nassr forward seems to be aware of La Pulga’s career, since he considers that his time at Inter Miami in Major League Soccer has been very good. In the same way, he believes that even if they are not playing in the same league, the legacy of both continues.
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