Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

These were the words spoken by the Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi before the Champions League final in Rome. While speaking to the press, Messi praised his rival Ronaldo; but following the public’s opinion, there are uncertainties regarding his sincerity behind his statement.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – not really hot rivals…

Over the years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been regarded as big competitors – and this is undeniable. Ronaldo fans started considering Messi as a “jealous player” when he declared that Aguero deserved the Golden Ball award more than the Portuguese winger did, last year. Obviously, this didn’t really please the young Argentine, as it was clear that he had been highly misunderstood.

Despite the hatred that was burning among Ronaldo’s supporters, critics began to reduce after the Barcelona forward decided to say what they wanted to hear, a short time before May 27. Indeed, his strong statement might have chocked everyone; nevertheless, it’s easy to think that if he said it, then he meant it.

The time has come – Will he do it?

In fact, it didn’t take too long for Messi to be put to the test. Real Madrid’s offer to Manchester United for the Fifa Player of the Year is now bringing Messi’s statement closer to reality. Now, the question is “Will Messi stick to his words?”

We aren’t sure about that…

All this depends on Leo’s honesty. One could say that if Messi didn’t really mean what he confessed, then he could get things quite messed up. On the other hand, one could also say that if Messi deserves to be believed, then he would be lucky. Either way, consequences will be very interesting.

When Ronaldo played in England, no one expected Messi to come and watch him, as Messi still had the chance to give an excuse based on the distance between him and Ronnie. Nonetheless, Ronaldo is now moving to Spain, and there isn’t much Messi can do.

Perhaps, Leo isn’t bothered by the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in Spain could spoil his next season; eventually, the number 10 talisman’s main problem could be disinterest, instead of rivalry. It is true that if Messi were to pay to watch Ronaldo, everybody would think that he admires the former United star.

Nevertheless, one could wonder if Messi’s admiration towards Ronaldo is big enough to make him spend money. We are yet to know what will happen next, and for now, the debate continues…

Written by Isaac Asante

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