Blaugrana’s legend compared his timeless rival to some of the biggest names in sports and spoke of his standing in the world game
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has been likened to Cristiano Ronaldo to the biggest names in world sport, claiming that the image of Portugal is someone who stands out in the world of football -coise.
The question of who is best between Messi and Ronaldo has gone down recently but the Argentine superstar himself admitted respect for the Juventus striker.
Messi revealed that he sees Ronaldo along with other sports superstitions in their chosen craft – like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and LeBron James.
“There are many admirable athletes. Rafa Nadal, Federer, LeBron – in every sport there is always someone who stands out and is commended for his work,” Messi said. La Sexta.
“Cristiano stands out in football. There are many who stand out and always do their best.”
Despite Messi showing his respect for a number of sports people in world sports, the 33-year-old said his children instill in him more passion than anyone else.
He explained that he had managed to suppress “the inner fan” when he became a senior player at Camp Nou.
“When I started as a professional, I managed to put my interest as a football fan aside,” Messi said. They are what move me today. “
Messi has been linked with moves to the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after submitting a transfer bid to Barcelona’s hierarchy last summer.
The striker decided to stay at Camp Nou after much deliberation and said he could stay at the club next campaign.
“I’m sorry about everything. I always said. Barcelona is my life. I’ve been here since I was 13 years old,” Messi said.
“Well, the fact that I’m fine today, it’s true that I had a really bad time over the summer because of how the season ended.”
Barcelona have been struggling for consistency under Ronald Koeman, sitting fifth in the La Liga standings, eight points behind Atletico but after playing one more game.
Their next league game is against Eibar at home on December 29th.