Ronaldo: I admire Messi and have a lot of merit for me and vice versa

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo admitted the admiration of Lionel Messi of Barcelona in a televised interview about the rivalry between them for several years.

The former Real Madrid player, arrived at the "Bianconeri" in the summer of 2018 on the Portuguese channel TVI, Wednesday: "I am very impressed by Messi's career so far, and for his on the other hand, he had already stated that he had been assigned after leaving the Spanish league The competition that brought us together. "

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For CR7, a competition with a Tine Messi player always pushes him to excel and give the best.

"Messi has made me a better player and vice versa … When I win titles, it bothers him and it's the same for me when he wins."

Asked about his relationship with Flea, who shares the record of victory at the Golden Ball, Ronaldo stressed the mutual respect that prevails in their relationship.

"I have an excellent professional relationship with Messi, because we shared the same moments 15 years ago, I did not have dinner with him, but why not in the future, I will not do anything." 39; objections. "

Messi, Ronaldo and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk have both been nominated for the European Footballer of the Year Award in 2018-2019.

Source: AFP

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