Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Created one of the greatest rivalries in football history – if not the biggest. For over a decade, the two legends fought at the highest level, pushed each other to new heights and dominated Ballon d’O or Like no one else. Now, when the close twilight of their storied careers, Messi has reflected on his shared journey with admiration and respect.
Now playing for From Miami and Al NassrRespective, Messi and Ronaldo are no longer at the center of European football. Nevertheless, the competition fire and mutual respect remain. In an interview with The teamBallon d’Or account, Messi reflected on the iconic era that the two players dominated.
“There was always a “battle” in quotes. On the sports side it was really beautiful. We pressed each other because we are both extremely competitive. He always wanted to win on everything, in every way“Messi stated about Ronaldo. The Argentine admitted that their rivalry helped to get the best in each other and added:
“It was a good time for us and for people who love football in general. I believe that what we achieved for such a long period deserves a lot of credit,“He added. “As you say, It’s easy to get there, but the difficult part is to stay. We stayed at the top for 10, 15 years. It was incredible and a good memory for anyone who likes football“Messi quit.
Messi and Ronaldo: Ballon d’or Dominance defined an era
The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry was not just about goals and trophies—It was also reflected in the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious award given annually to the best player in the world.
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Messi leads the all-time list with 8 Ballon D’Or wins, while Ronaldo comes with 5. Between 2008 and 2023, the two superstars won the award 13 timesWith only Luka Modric (2018) and Karim Benzema (2022) who break their nitrogen in honor.
While Messi is currently holding the edge in large awards, he prefers to focus on the inheritance they built together: A golden era when the sport was defined by two players who refused to stop raising the bar.
