Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared a fierce rivalry when they used to play in La Liga for Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Despite their historic battle for dominance, the question has always lingered: What are they like off the field? Messi’s recent admission answers that question with rare clarity.

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.

Lionel Messi holds a special mutual respect for one-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo but the Argentinean isn't ‘friends’ with the ...

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi finally opened up on his relationship with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, ...

The legendary duo remain two of the most decorated players in history and have scored almost 2,000 goals for club and country ...

Back in April, Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi joined the long debate of who the GOAT is between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Having played alongside the two legendary players ...

With his most recent goal from a close-range free kick, Messi now has more such goals than either Cristiano Ronaldo or David Beckham, two of the best free-kick shooters ever. Lionel Messi has ...

Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle once named Diego Maradona ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate. The Englishman was paying tribute to the iconic No. 10 following his ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's dominance in football is unparalleled, leading to endless debates about who reigns supreme. A select group of players have experienced playing alongside both ...

Thomas Muller gave an interesting reason for choosing Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate in 2022. The German forward faced the two superstars of football multiple times for ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave a diplomatic response when asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by IShowSpeed. The FIFA president recently appeared on the YouTuber's ...