Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been pushing each other to the top for ages
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has recalled his on-court duel with former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, a spectacular battle that propelled both men to the heights of their careers, winning a combined 13 Ballon d’Or awards.
“It’s a sporting ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี battle, a beautiful battle,” Messi said. “We help each other because I think we’re both very competitive and he always wants to win everything.”
Messi, who won seven of his eight Ballon d’Or awards during his time at Barcelona, added: ‘It’s a beautiful moment for us and for everyone who loves football. I think he (Cristiano) deserves a lot of credit. ‘
‘As they say, the hard part isn’t getting there, it’s being at the top. It was a great moment and a great memory for everyone.’
Messi’s mentioned his competitiveness, which drove him to win Ballon d’Ors, the same characteristic as Ronaldo. He recognizes that the two have been at the top for more than ten years, which he acknowledges is not easy to do. What some fans enjoyed seeing was the humility of Messi brushing off the comment of ‘winning the battle’ against Ronaldo, in terms of Ballon d’Or wins.
This is similar to what Ronaldo said about Messi’s in the 2019 Champions League Draw. Messi and Ronaldo were sitting next to each other, and when discussing the ‘battle’ between the two, the Portuguese striker mentioned the longevity of the two at the top.
Messi and Ronaldo have scored more than 1,300 goals and won 70 trophies between them, creating legacies that are unrivaled.