Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi has revealed that he is not friends with Cristiano Ronaldo but insists their relationship remains “normal.”
Messi shared this in a candid interview with DSsports, addressing their long-standing rivalry.
“The competition with him was on the pitch,” Messi explained.
He emphasized that their battle was confined to their respective clubs as they strived to secure victories.
Messi and Ronaldo were the faces of the intense El Clasico rivalry, representing Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. Their on-field encounters captured global attention for over a decade.
Currently, the two legends are continents apart in their football journeys. Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while Messi is shining in the MLS with Inter Miami.
“Obviously, as always, everything stayed on the field. Off the pitch, we are two normal people,” Messi stated, underlining the professional boundaries of their relationship.
Messi added, “We are not friends; we don’t spend time together. But we have always treated each other with respect.” His comments provide insight into the mutual admiration that has defined their rivalry.
