US Edition'He Didn't Speak English Well' - Ronaldo Opens up on His Relationship with Messi
- On June 7, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo shared insights into his mutual respect and positive feelings toward Lionel Messi before Portugal's match against Spain in the UEFA Nations League final.
- Ronaldo described their 15-year rivalry and noted he once translated for Messi at Ballon d'Or galas because Messi did not speak English well.
- Ronaldo expressed affection for Messi and Argentina, mentioning his wife's Argentine origin and his hope to visit Argentina someday.
- He stated, "I have a lot of affection for Argentines," and confirmed he will not participate in this month's FIFA Club World Cup where Messi's Inter Miami plays.
- Ronaldo's remarks reflect a shared admiration and positive regard between the two football legends, while leaving open the chance of them teaming up in the future despite their competitive history.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he has a special bond with Argentina and Messi: 'He always respected me'
Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his affection for Argentina and his respect for Lionel Messi ahead of the UEFA Nations League final. The 40-year-old also opened up about a possible Club World Cup move to some other team.
'He didn't speak English well' - Ronaldo opens up on his relationship with Messi
Football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has opened up on his relationship with Argentine and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have remained the most mentioned names in football for the last 15 years. They have dominated the game, dwarfed every other players and shared 13 Ballons d’Or amongst themselves. At the ages of 40 and 39 respectively, the two football icons remain the highest earners in the game and sports in gene…
With disarming humor and characteristic ease, the Portuguese superstar stole the show at the press conference before the Nations League final, leaving a... door open for a collaboration that would have the football world talking.
Relaxed, happy, willing to answer every question. Cristiano Ronaldo goes through this moment of his career with the fullness of the 20, although on February 5 he has turned 40. And this Saturday, 24 hours before the final of the Nations League between Portugal and Spain, he sat in the conference room of Allianz Arena, Munich, to give answers. And, far beyond the reason for the meeting, he elaborated on other topics: Argentina, Messi and a joke c…
“I can never say I won’t drink from that water” - Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his affection for Lionel Messi; says he wants to go to Argentina
Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on his affection for Argentina and Lionel Messi. The two superstars of modern football have gifted the world one of the greatest rivalries in sporting history.
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