Cristiano Ronaldo expresses that he shares a unique connection with Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo expresses that he shares a unique connection with Argentina and Messi, stating, "He has always shown me respect.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese forward, recently shared his affection for Argentina and his longstanding rivalry with Argentina's own football icon, Lionel Messi. In an interview, Ronaldo spoke of his love for the country due to his Argentine wife, Georgina Rodriguez, and mentioned that he has received invitations to play in the Club World Cup with Argentine clubs. He expressed his desire to visit Argentina someday because of the special bond he feels with its people.

Regarding Messi, Ronaldo acknowledged that their rivalry has spanned over 15 years, but he has always held a special respect for the PSG and Argentine national team captain. He reminisced about the times when Messi didn't speak English and how he used to help translate for him during award ceremonies. Despite their intense on-field battles, the mutual respect between the two has remained consistent.

The 40-year-old Ronaldo also touched on the possibility of playing together in a Club World Cup, although he admitted it was unlikely, he didn't completely rule it out, stating "you never know" in his signature fashion of leaving the door open for any potential future collaborations. This revelation has once again sparked conversations among football fans about the possibility of seeing the two legends share the same team jersey, even if just for a brief moment in the twilight of their careers.

The comments were made before the anticipated showdown between Portugal and Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, where both players were set to showcase their skills and lead their respective countries to victory. The friendship and respect between Ronaldo and Messi have often been a topic of interest, as the two have pushed each other to achieve greatness throughout their storied careers.