Cristiano Ronaldo addressed his relationship with Lionel Messi, surprising fans who may have had a different perception of their dynamic. For nearly two decades, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been direct rivals.

Ronaldo, who has now surpassed 920 career goals, has always adopted the mindset that nobody is better than him but back in early 2016, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar did acknowledge the one department where Messi has the upper and.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry dominated football for well over a decade, and their families were also involved in the fierce battle.

Cristiano Ronaldo commented on his rivalry with Lionel Messi in 2023 and stated that it was over. He believes that they made things better for each other and that they have enough mutual respect.

Leonardo Bonucci enjoyed several high-profile battles against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but the Italian legend named someone else as the toughest player he faced

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has made it clear: his father is not his pick for the best player in the world. In fact, the young boy’s favorite player isn’t even Lionel Messi—it's another global superstar.