Currently engaged with Inter Miami for the Club World Cup, Lionel Messi confided in his legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Without detour, the Argentinian spoke of mutual respect … but also the absence of a bond of friendship. An outing that indirectly responds to the recent remarks of CR7, which claimed to keep affection for his former rival.
As he disputes the Club World Cup with l’Inter Miamiand that he has just offered the FC Porto (2-1), Lionel Messi expressed himself about Cristiano Ronaldoat the microphone of DSPORTSon the sidelines of competition in the United States : “The competition between us took place on the field and each of us tried to give the best of himself for his team, at every moment and at each place where he was. But of course, all this remains, as always, on the ground. Then we return two normal people. »»
“We are not friends”
Lionel Messi Then took the opportunity to clarify the nature of its relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo : “We are not friends, of course, because we do not spend time together. But what we share is always done in a framework of great respect. I have immense admiration for what he has accomplished in his career, and for what he continues to do, because he still plays at the highest level. There is nothing strange to that: it's normal, and that is how things should always be. »»
“I have a lot of affection for Messi”
These words from the pulga echo those recently made by Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference about Lionel Messi : “I see it difficult, but I have a lot of affection for Messi. We have been in competition for many years, for 15 years. I remember that at the beginning, he did not speak English, I do not know if he speaks it today, but I translated to him what we were told during the galas, the events, etc. I have a lot of affection for him, he always treated me well and we have always respected ourselves. I see it difficult (to play together), but you never know! »»
