The Historic Rivalry Between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in World Sports

There is no doubt that the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has been, so far, one of the most important in the history of world sports because they have been at the highest level of international football for nearly 15 years.

Messi and Cristiano led the soccer elite for more than 10 years | Photo: Getty Images

Despite the fact that they are not playing on the Old Continent, the Al Nassr captain assured at a press conference that together with the world champion in Qatar they changed the history of football, pointing out that each one is currently making their own way.

“It was a great rivalry. Whoever loves Cristiano does not have to hate Messi or vice versa. We are two cracks. We change the history of football. We are respected all over the world, that is the most important thing, ”he initially noted.

Then, he sentenced: “He is doing his way and I am doing mine. And the legacy continues. We shared the stage for 15 years. I’m not saying we’re friends, but we are colleagues by profession and we respect each other.”

Cristiano Ronaldo finally stressed at the press conference, prior to the start of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, that he has always had a fairly cordial relationship with Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo referred to his rivalry with Messi | Photo: Twitter

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo met again after 3 years | Photo: AFP

CR7 out of the Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi, champion with Argentina in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and Erling Haaland, a Manchester City figure, winner of the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Premier League, are leading the way as favorites to receive the award that a year ago ended up in the hands of the Frenchman Karim Benzema.

France Football announced this year’s nominees | Photo: AFP

Josko Gvardiol (CRO/Manchester City)Jamal Musiala (ALE/Bayern Munich)André Onana (CAM/Manchester United)Karim Benzema (FRA/Al Ittihad)Mohamed Salah (EGI/Liverpool)Bukayo Saka (ENG/Arsenal)Kevin de Bruyne ( BEL/Manchester City)Jude Bellingham (ENG/Real Madrid)Randal Kolo Muani (FRA/Paris Saint-Germain)Bernardo Silva (POR/Manchester City)Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (GEO/Napoli)Nicolo Barella (ITA/Inter)Emiliano Martínez (ARG /Aston Villa)Ruben Dias (POR/Manchester City)Erling Haaland (NOR/Manchester City)Martin Odegaard (NOR/Arsenal)Ilkay Gündogan (ALE/Barcelona)Yassine Bono (MAR/Al Hilal)Julián Álvarez (ARG/Manchester City) Vinicius Jr (BRA/Real Madrid)Rodri (ESP/ Manchester City)Antoine Griezmann (FRA/Atletico Madrid)Lionel Messi (ARG/Inter Miami)Robert Lewandowski (POL/Barcelona)Lautaro Martínez (ARG/Inter)Kylian Mbappé (FRA) /Paris Saint Germain)Kim Min Jae (COR/Bayern Munich)Victor Osimhen (NIG/Napoli)Luka Modric (CRO/Real Madrid)Harry Kane (ING/Bayern Munich)

Messi is the top winner of the Ballon d’Or | Photo: Official Twitter – @francefootball

It should be remembered that Messi is currently the top winner of this award, which is awarded by the prestigious French magazine, with 7 awards in total, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 5. On the third step of the podium are the Dutch Marco Van Basten and Johan Cruyff, in addition to the Frenchman Michel Platini, who received the Ballon d’Or on 3 occasions.

2023-09-07 07:15:00
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