Lionel Messi confessed the player he admires the most in football is his eternal rival, Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Barcelona legend sat down with La Sexta and discussed the other athletes he most admires.
“There are many athletes who are admirable,” he replied in an interview translated by Football Espana.
“Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, LeBron James. In all sports there’s an athlete that stands out and is admirable for his work and what he does on a daily basis.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is another example in football. There are many. I admire all the athletes who stand out.”
Since 2008, the Ballon d’Or has been almost exclusively shared out between the two players, with Messi taking it six times and Ronaldo five.
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yosabkpsz
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We admire both
maya1truth0fAf
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They both are the goats 🐐 don't hate them just enjoy the remaining days till they playing ❤️
D10S_LM10
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Messi has always acknowledged Ronaldo ❤️ and Yesterday once again he proved that he always admire great players.
dJules03
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If you love one, it doesn't means you have to hate the other
Mangisha
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This is why Messi is the greatest. The guy has no enemies in football. He has no sister (u knw what I mean) to say things ,to defend him. He just says facts. He doesn't compete with anyone. That's greatness. Love u more and more Messi. A privilege to watch u
aryan_-10
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you can prefer one over the other but you can not hate one and pretend to like other because no true fan can hate either one of them
Mayor-Of-Benin
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Ronaldo: 'I admire Messi' Pls let's all calm down. Who wouldn't admire someone with 5 balon d'Ors and who wouldn't also admire someone with 6 balon d'Ors.
aryan_-10
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fun fact: messi and Ronaldo together have better history then clubs like atletico, Tottenham, psg, and many more
sehajbains_02
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Rivalries and derbies are always make football interesting and meaningful But their rivalry is something to be remembered till posterity
Best/club/of/alltime
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Madridistas love you, LEO
_Intermilan_
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Messi has always acknowledged Ronaldo ❤️ and Yesterday once again he proved that he always admire great players.
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I hope some CR7 fans could understand the fact and enjoy there last days [byebye]
Johnny11
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Bro I actually have no idea what this pic means is it barca vs juve or something? 😅
This pictures depicts when CR7 tested positive to Covid and is set to miss the Juve vs Barce UCL clash...