Cristiano Ronaldo on his relationship with Messi: As if he was my teammate (video)
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo talked about his relationship with the Argentine legend Messi, after a great struggle that continued between the players in the stadiums and a period that reached nearly 16 years in which Messi won the Golden Ball 7 times compared to 5 for Ronaldo, and Ronaldo confirmed that there is no friendship with the Argentine player. But it's like he's a team mate.
Cristiano Ronaldo said, in the second part of his interview with the famous British journalist Piers Morgan, the first part of which caused a sensation in the global sports community after the player announced the end of his relationship with Manchester United after sharp criticism, and he indicated in his speech about Messi: “16 years and we compete, so I have a great relationship with him, I'm not his friend, but it's like he's my teammate."
Ronaldo added about Messi: “Lionel Messi is an amazing player. Magician. A wonderful person! We shared the summit for 16 years .. I have a great relationship with him.” And wonderful, I really respect the way he (Messi) always talks about me.” Ronaldo confirmed that he would not mind having dinner with Messi if the opportunity arose.
Ronaldo and Messi had dominated the Golden Ball award for the best player in the world for many years, as the first was crowned with the prestigious award 5 times compared to 7 for the second, as Ronaldo was crowned with the Golden Ball in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017, while Messi won it in 2009, 2010. 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021.
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- TalkTV (@TalkTV) November 17, 2022
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