Xtra Time Web Desk: Today, both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo find themselves in the final stages of their illustrious careers. On one hand, Lionel Messi is enchanting fans in the United States with his magic at Inter Miami CF, while on the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is making waves in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr FC. But the question remains, is the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo still intact?
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On this matter, Cristiano Ronaldo has provided an answer. In an interview with Portuguese newspaper Record, Ronaldo has stated that their rivalry no longer exists.
Ronaldo said, “I don’t see things this way anymore. Our rivalry is over. It was very good, and the fans enjoyed it. If you love Cristiano Ronaldo, there’s no reason to hate Messi, and if you love Messi, there’s no reason to hate me. We both have changed the history of world football.”
“We’ve been on this stage together for 15 years, so there is mutual respect. I’m not saying we’re friends; we’ve never had dinner together, but I respect him.”
In summary, Cristiano Ronaldo believes that their rivalry has evolved into mutual respect, and there’s no longer any animosity between them.