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."