Lionel Messi Admits Missing Playing with Cristiano Ronaldo at LaLiga

DBasia.news –  Barcelona’s superstar, Lionel Messi, revealed surprising facts about his rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi admits if he longs to compete with Ronaldo, who has now strengthened Juventus.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been involved in a competition for the past decade. Both of them had dominated the Ballon d’Or award.

Their second rivalry is coupled with the competition of the teams they defend. Lionel Messi is a Barcelona icon, while Cristiano Ronaldo was a Real Madrid superstar.

Now, Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer a competitor to Lionel Messi. Because Ronaldo has moved to Italy to defend Juventus in the 2018 summer transfer market.

Despite being involved in a long rivalry, Lionel Messi praised Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi feels that Ronaldo is a player of his level.

“In my opinion, there are many great players in the world right now. Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard, and others,” Lionel Messi told Radio Club Octubre.

“I did not mention Cristiano Ronaldo because he is on the same level as me. To be honest, I like to face it even though Ronaldo can make me suffer.”

“I hope Cristiano Ronaldo stays in Spain, but also admires Juventus. They have a great squad and are now stronger with Ronaldo,” added Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two players with the most Ballon d’Or. Both players each collected five individual titles.