09-07-2023, 04:24 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66738794
Cristiano Ronaldo says he and Lionel Messi "changed the history of football" but their rivalry is now "gone".
Widely regarded as all-time greats, they often faced each other in Spain's La Liga with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"We are respected all over the world, that's the most important thing," Ronaldo said.
When asked if hatred was a feature of their rivalry, he said: "Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don't have to hate Messi. I don't see the rivalry like that.
"The rivalry is gone. It was good, the spectators liked it. We shared the stage for 15 years and ended up being, I'm not saying friends, but we are professional colleagues and we respect each other."
Yeah, to be fair, the rivalry probably is over. They're still competing, but in completely different leagues - and the 2022 World Cup was likely the last major international tournament where they'll both compete (I guess it's technically possible that they'll both make it to 2026, but even if they do, they'll surely be well past their prime).
It's kind of sad, but, the pair of them have achieved a tremendous amount since the mid-2000s - and no doubt pushed each other to reach those stratospheric heights!
Cristiano Ronaldo says he and Lionel Messi "changed the history of football" but their rivalry is now "gone".
Widely regarded as all-time greats, they often faced each other in Spain's La Liga with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"We are respected all over the world, that's the most important thing," Ronaldo said.
When asked if hatred was a feature of their rivalry, he said: "Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don't have to hate Messi. I don't see the rivalry like that.
"The rivalry is gone. It was good, the spectators liked it. We shared the stage for 15 years and ended up being, I'm not saying friends, but we are professional colleagues and we respect each other."
Yeah, to be fair, the rivalry probably is over. They're still competing, but in completely different leagues - and the 2022 World Cup was likely the last major international tournament where they'll both compete (I guess it's technically possible that they'll both make it to 2026, but even if they do, they'll surely be well past their prime).
It's kind of sad, but, the pair of them have achieved a tremendous amount since the mid-2000s - and no doubt pushed each other to reach those stratospheric heights!
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