CR7 launches: “Whoever likes Cristiano does not have to hate Messi”

Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi They dominated world football for fifteen years and are still in the spotlight now, in the twilight of their careers. At a press conference, CR7 spoke about his rivalry with the Argentine, stating that those who admire him should have no reason to hate the ’10’.

“The rivalry was over, but it was a good rivalry and I’m sure everyone enjoyed it. If you like Cristiano, you don’t have to hate Messi and vice versa, because we were both good, very good, we changed the history of football. We are respected by everyone,” he said. Ronaldo ahead of the match between Portugal and Slovakia for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The Portuguese star believed that despite both no longer belonging to the elite, their legacy remains intact: “Even though we are no longer in Europe, I think he has done well, I have done well too and we carry on, the Legacy continues, but the rivalry no longer I have said it many times, fifteen years at the top, and we have not become friends in the end, because we never had dinner together, but we are professional colleagues and we respect each other.” he said.

The recordings made by Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi They will be hard to reach as they are the players with the most Ballon d’Ors in history at five and seven respectively, as well as being the top two goalscorers in history.