In case you didn’t know…
The perceived rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi is bound to be talked about for decades to come, having been the root of one of football’s greatest debates for over ten years.
The legendary pair have set improved standards in the game and exchanged numerous individual awards in the course of their careers, winning ten Ballon d’Ors between them.
Ronaldo may have left behind his Spanish rivalry with Messi when he departed Real Madrid to join Serie A champions Juventus last summer, but the longstanding argument over who is the better player between the two remains.
The heart of the matter
Ronaldo has acknowledged Messi’s contributions to football and the Barcelona star’s influence on his career, stating that they have both motivated one another to become better players.
Speaking to Piers Morgan in an interview on ITV, he said,
What’s next?
While Barcelona kick-started their quest for European glory with a draw against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Juventus will begin their Champions League journey against Atletico Madrid later tonight.
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