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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what Lionel Messi thinks about his long rival before insisting that he is the most complete player in the history of football.
The legendary couple remains the most decorated soccer players. While the Portuguese superstar has won five ballon d'Ors, the Argentine legend has crowned the prize a record eight times.
Now 39 and 37, respectively, Ronaldo and Messi have played in the same league for nine years, with the rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In the twilight of his impressive career, the Nassr striker has finally revealed what he thinks about the Argentine, which many consider the best player in the history of football.
In an interview with Spanish outlet The beach barRonaldo said: 'I have a good relationship with Leo Messi. I also translated it into English into an awards ceremony!
'It was fun. It was a healthy rivalry, we got along.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed what Lionel Messi really thinks about his long rival
The legendary duo (left and center) played against each in Spain for nine years until 2018
They met the last time in January 2023, in a match between Riad All Stars and Paris Saint-Germain in Saudi Arabia, when the Parisian club emerged as winners with a 5-4 score of 5-4
In goals, Ronaldo has a stingy 923 goals in his career, 73 more than Messi.
The Portuguese is also the scorer of all the time of Real Madrid with 450 goals, followed by the legends of the Karim Benzema and Raul club.
And when he questioned if he considers himself the best footballer, Ronaldo said: 'I think, sincerely, I have not seen anyone better than me. You have to look at the full stop numbers.
'I think I am the most complete player that has existed. It's me.
'I do everything in football. Game well in terms of heading the ball, I am good in free throws, I'm fine with my left foot, I'm fast, I'm strong, jump.
“I am the best player of all, I think.”
A few days before turning 40, Ronaldo still did not reveal any retirement plan, since he enjoys a strong season for Al-Nassr in the Saudi League with 23 goals so far.
His team is second in the league table, but with the same number of points, behind Al -Hilal de Benzema.
