Lionel Messi has opened up about his era-defining rivalry with fellow legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a period in which they won a combined 13 Ballon d'Ors.
With Messi at Barcelona and Ronaldo at Real Madrid, the rivalry between the two shaped an entire generation.
Widely regarded as the two best players of all time, both players won numerous titles and scored an unfathomable number of goals for their respective clubs (Messi 666, Ronaldo 450).
Still, the battle between the two remained respectful and the World Cup winner spoke fondly of the time spent competing with Ronaldo.
"It was always a battle," Messi said to the Official Ballon d'Or X account.
"In sporting terms, it was very beautiful. We pushed each other to be better because we are both extremely competitive.
"He always wanted to win everything, and so did I. It was a beautiful time for us and for people who love football."
dapdlnpry
32
there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
hoacilntu
31
there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
when messi and ronaldo are compared they argued that messi has the best team to win a trophy. but when you asked them Modric or Ignesta they will choose Modric as better player, Pique and Ramos they will choose ramos, marcelo and dani they will choose marcelo. and so on. it only about their unwillingness to credit Messi.
Wiseman5000
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there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
after Barcelona messi won 2 ballon dors, copa America. ligue 1 titles. world cup, 2 trophies with inter Miami.. now tell me what Ronaldo won after Real Madrid
AFerusmc6546
13
there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
Na y u useless he faced all top epl teams and scored all and also has more goals than chunaldo who played against all top team in epl so 🤡🤡go die
repikmoty
10
there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
if you don't know just keep quiet 🤐🤫🤐
bamadiloty
9
there was no rivalry. you play with the best Barca generation, after that you accomplished nothing. should try physical EPL and see if you survive.
You just hate this guy come on be practical
MessiGOAT4ever
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when messi and ronaldo are compared they argued that messi has the best team to win a trophy. but when you asked them Modric or Ignesta they will choose Modric as better player, Pique and Ramos they will choose ramos, marcelo and dani they will choose marcelo. and so on. it only about their unwillingness to credit Messi.
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