Lionel Messi has admitted that he has no friendship with longstanding career adversary Cristiano Ronaldo but has revealed the “respect and admiration” he holds for the Portuguese superstar. Largely considered the runaway candidates for the tag of greatest of all-time,

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are considered to be the greatest players in 21st century football history. The pair have won countless team trophies and individual honours. They also spent nine seasons in the prime of their careers facing off regularly against each other,

Argentina legend Lionel Messi openly claimed that Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo is not his friend but they share mutual respect on and off the pitch