Ronaldo and Messi have been inseparable at the highest echelons of their sport for more than a decade as both have helped their respective teams to domestic and European trophies, scooping the majority of individual prizes to boot.

But on Thursday they demonstrated their rivalry may be a friendly one because of the Juventus FC striker's invitation for a night together.

"We shared the stage 15 years, me and him," Ronaldo, sitting next to Messi, said at the UEFA Champions League group stage draw, as broadcast by BT Sport .

"I don't know if its ever happened in football, the same two guys, in the same stage, all the time. So it's not easy. Of course, we have good relationship. We not have dinner together yet, but I hope in the future.

"Of course I miss playing in Spain," he added. "We have that battle. He push me and I push him as well."

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I thought they said Messi doesn’t understand English and rather do Ronaldo understand Spanish? How them come take Dey yarn?