Cristiano Ronaldo names 'one football attribute' Lionel Messi is better at than him

Both stars have competed against each other for over a decade.

The longest-running football rivalry is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who both have a legitimate claim to be the best football player of all time. Ronaldo once acknowledged that his Argentine peer had one advantage over him, despite their longstanding rivalry.

The 39-year-old is the most effective goal scorer the world has ever seen, and he rarely gives up on any element of the beautiful game. The former Real Madrid and Barcelona heroes have, nevertheless, always shared a fundamental respect for one another.

What did Cristiano Ronaldo say about Lionel Messi?

Ronaldo’s appreciation of a certain aspect of Messi’s game back in 2016 served as evidence of this. The Portuguese superstar was asked whether there was anything about his opponent’s playing that he liked during his remarks prior to the Ballon d’Or presentation.

According to ESPN, he responded in an interview that can be interpreted as out of character for the renowned forward:

“His left foot is pretty good – better than mine. I’d like to have his left foot.”

Neymar, Messi’s former teammate at the time and another award finalist in 2015 interrupted to assert: “I’d take both of his feet.” In a humorous moment, it is impossible to overstate Ronaldo’s admiration for the man he has spent much of his career competing against by naming even one area in which he excelled.

For almost twenty years, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated world football, and as the seasoned attackers near the end of their playing careers, it is simply astounding to consider what they have accomplished. The two are the best goal scorers in the history of the sport, scoring the most goals for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively.

With an astounding total of 13, they are additionally the top two Ballon d’Or winners. Messi has won more major trophies than any other football player, making him the most renowned player in football history. Ronaldo, who has won more Champions League titles and achieved success in more leagues, is not far behind in this regard.

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