Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably the two best players of our generation. The Argentine spoke about his rivalry with the Portuguese when both were still playing in La Liga.
The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the most iconic in football history. The duel truly took off when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009, establishing both players as central figures in La Liga and world football. Since the late 2000s, the two stars have reigned supreme in football, winning multiple Ballon d’Ors and setting impressive records. Their competition has not only captivated fans, but also propelled La Liga to new heights of visibility and excitement. The clashes in El Clasicos have become must-see events, drawing millions of spectators around the world.
The two players did not hesitate to compliment each other over the years. When Lionel Messi was asked who he thought was at his level, he didn’t hesitate to name Cristiano Ronaldo. There are so many good players today. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard, any of them can become the best in the world. ” said the Argentine world champion.
« I didn’t include Cristiano Ronaldo in this list because I consider him to be on the same level as me. It was fun to play against him, even if he made me suffer too. It irritated me to see Real Madrid lifting trophies ” he concluded.
But all reigns must come to an end and both men are now in exotic leagues. The Portuguese international currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while the Argentine international defends the colours of Inter Miami in the United States.
