Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Aug. 21 his long-time competition with Lionel Messi has created him "a higher player" which he enjoys a "healthy" competition with the Argentine great.
However, Portuguese star Ronaldo, whose influence at Real Madrid reflected that of Messi at barcelona before he left for Juventus, admitted that the pair have not socialized along.
"I extremely admire the career he has had and from his side, he has already talked of the frustration once I left Spain as a result of it had been a competition that he appreciated," Ronaldo told TVI in portugal.
"It's a good competition however it is not unique: Michael Jordan had rivalries in basketball, there was Ayrton senna and Alain Prost in Formula 1. The issue all of them had in common is that they were healthy rivalries."
Ronaldo and Messi have won the desirable Ballon d'Or 5 times each, an element that helps every player flourish.
"I don't have any doubt that Messi has created me an improved player and vice-versa. when I am winning trophies it should sting him and it is the same for me once he wins," he said.
"I have a superb skilled relationship as a result of we've been sharing a similar moments for 15 years.”
He added: "We've never had dinner together however i do not see why we will not in the future. i do not see a haul with that."
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