On June 20th, Inter Miami reversed Porto 2-1 in the second group stage match of the Club World Cup.
After the game, Messi, who scored a goal in this match, accepted an interview with DSPORTS. When the reporter asked about Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi said: "The competition only exists on the pitch. We each want to do our best for the team, going all out in our own moments and positions. But obviously, it's all confined to the pitch. Off the pitch, we're just two ordinary people."
"We aren't friends because we don't spend much time together, but there's always respect between us. I admire him very much—admire his established career and the glory that continues. He's still competing at the top level."
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dombdluyz
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Messi such a good and admired person in terms of humility regardless of his more achievements but appreciate his rival
Mesadeloy
243
Messi and C.Ronaldo respect each other but their fans are like wild animals fighting against each other.
Shmonny
138
Leo Messi has scored more free kicks than penalties since 2010. 🎨✨
huuaekmnrt
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This is how to talk, matured and civilized. Ask Ronaldo about Messi; He is played in right, he is one legged player, he is too smallish, he has won less than me, i have more goals than him, he has always been favoured and infact balon 'or is has lost it glory.
AboningChrysantus
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he wouldn't disrespect or discredit other clubs and championships saying MLS is better than them, he wouldn't lift himself or keep singing he is the best in history even though he is, he wouldn't criticize FIFA if he doesn't win ballon d'or or any other individual trophy. I didn't say the world cup is just a seven game tournament when he did not win it. he is very intelligent and humble and that is why I chose to support him. if you stupidly think FIFA supports him and he is "FIFA's BOY" as you claim, why only him amongst the millions of players out there, why not FIFA support you too?
pehbdemno
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Messi spoke maturedly, but the other side and his fans are just something else. This is a gentle man response. weldone
Shmonny
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When the referee blew the whistle for freekick i went outside to celebrate 🐐 🇦🇷 ❤️
Zibcenrtuy
20
If Ronaldo! He would say I am the best!!!
Wuwbcinpz
16
who care about Messi's admiration to the GOAT 🐐 anyway everybody admires him
Riju98
12
This is how to talk, matured and civilized. Ask Ronaldo about Messi; He is played in right, he is one legged player, he is too smallish, he has won less than me, i have more goals than him, he has always been favoured and infact balon 'or is has lost it glory.
What the hell man? Ronaldo never said these things. He always said that he respects Messi. Why are you spreading unnecessary hate?
leobdeln
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Messi and C.Ronaldo respect each other but their fans are like wild animals fighting against each other.
my brother, it's Ronaldo fans not messi fans they always come up with down grading words about what messi has done and sometimes say it's planned for him to win, Secondly if you truly listen to Ronaldo you will understand Ronaldo doesn't respect messi and is obsessed trying to surpass messi
Tizelmnoru
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Messi and C.Ronaldo respect each other but their fans are like wild animals fighting against each other.
that's not true. Most of the rivalry is course by cr7. Saying he his better than him openly. calling some league farmers league. all sought of egoistic talk and behaviour both on pitch and outside pitch. Do you remember what he did to a messi fan on pitch in the Saudi league? Messi commenting that ways is just is character and a self respected person, not that there is no rivalry between them, but Ronaldo always take it too personal to himself all because he wants to establish himself as the most decorated players over everybody.
AashishMessi96
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This is how to talk, matured and civilized. Ask Ronaldo about Messi; He is played in right, he is one legged player, he is too smallish, he has won less than me, i have more goals than him, he has always been favoured and infact balon 'or is has lost it glory.
No bro you are wrong.He has been speaking good of messi as well respects him. Both respect eachother
Icyking
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This is how to talk, matured and civilized. Ask Ronaldo about Messi; He is played in right, he is one legged player, he is too smallish, he has won less than me, i have more goals than him, he has always been favoured and infact balon 'or is has lost it glory.
U're a big f00l, show me a video Ronaldo said that. Just spreading hate like an Id*0t🤦🏾♂️