Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have faced each other in 36 official matches. Sometimes it was the Argentine star’s turn to win (16) and other times the Portuguese (11). In most of those matches, both players showed mutual respect, beyond being adversaries for 90 minutes.
That respect has been manifested many times off the field of play. Beyond the rivalry that the fans of each other created, generating a kind of superclassic between both figures, both Lio and CR7 have stayed away from this dispute. To the point that they have had words of praise every time they were consulted about this rivalry.
Although from the sporting point of view this kind of tacit competition to see who is better than the other or who achieves more records raised the bar and made them better, today they are very far from direct competition. While Lionel Messi chose the MLS to develop the last years of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo chose Arab football as his last destination.
THE PRIDE OF BEING CONTEMPORARY: Lionel Messi caught up with Cristiano Ronaldo and both are the footballers with the most hat-tricks in international matches with their national teams. The duel and the fight for personal records will continue until the last day. It’s time to enjoy them🍿 pic.twitter.com/v5PldeDyfO
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Are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo crossing paths again?
Although the chances of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo meeting again on a playing field are absolutely remote, there is a concrete possibility of a verbal and discursive crossover, very far from a playing field. It has nothing to do with an awards ceremony, nor with a FIFA or UEFA event, but with a talk through a platform.
Cristiano Ronaldo today bets heavily on his YouTube channel and launched an unexpected bombshell, but not that unexpected. The Portuguese announced that a luxury guest is coming, who will “break everything.” Until now, he did not want to reveal the name and will not do so until the day of the release of the new video that is part of his interview cycle.
The first name that was leaked among the fans and followers of both footballers was that of La Pulga. Many dream of a reunion between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with an intimate talk that would also serve to break a rift that has not been able to close for years. Will Messi and Cristiano sit down to talk hand in hand?
How do Messi and Ronaldo perceive the impact of their competition on their personal growth and the game of football as a whole?
As a professional editor for World-Today-News.com, I am pleased to present an exclusive interview with two esteemed guests, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, discussing their iconic rivalry and the possibility of a reunion through Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel.
[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the room separately and take their seats.]
Interviewer: Good evening, gentlemen. Thank you for joining us today. To begin, how do you both feel about the possibility of facing each other again, this time through a personal chat on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel?
Lionel Messi: It would be an honor to sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo and share our experiences and achievements in football. We have always had a mutual respect for each other, and I believe that this would be a great opportunity for our fans to see a different side of our rivalry.
Cristiano Ronaldo: I share the same sentiments. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m excited to share some moments from behind the scenes with the fans. Messi is a great player and an inspiration to many, so it would be great to have him on my channel.
I: What do you think about the legacy you both have created with your fierce on-field competition?
Cristiano Ronaldo: Competing with Lionel Messi has pushed me to be better every day. It made me work harder and focus on my craft. We’ve both broken many records, and it’s a testament to our hard work and dedication. It’s a pride to be considered contemporaries like this.
Lionel Messi: I agree with Cristiano. The rivalry brought out the best in both of us, and it made us better players. It was always a challenge to outdo each other, but we always remained respectful off the field. I am grateful for our intense competition, as it has made me grow as a player and person.
I: With both of you now playing in different leagues, how do you think your careers have evolved since leaving the Spanish La Liga?
Cristiano Ronaldo: Playing in a new league has been challenging, but it’s given me the opportunity to explore different styles of play.
