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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has admitted he is not friends with Cristiano Ronaldo, but described their relationship as “normal”.

Messi, in an interview with DSsports, claimed their rivalry ended on the pitch, as they tried to help their respective teams win.

The two footballers have played on the opposite sides of the famous El Clasico divide between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spain.

But Ronaldo currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr, while Messi is in the MLS.

“The competition with him was on the pitch.

“Obviously, as always, everything stayed on the field. Off the pitch, we are two normal people.

“We are not friends, we don’t spend time together. But we have always treated each other with respect,” Messi said.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/20/we-are-not-friends-messi-speaks-on-relationship-with-ronaldo/

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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has admitted he is not friends with Cristiano Ronaldo, but described their relationship as “normal”.

Messi, in an interview with DSsports, claimed their rivalry ended on the pitch, as they tried to help their respective teams win.

The two footballers have played on the opposite sides of the famous El Clasico divide between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spain.

But Ronaldo currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr, while Messi is in the MLS.

“The competition with him was on the pitch.

“Obviously, as always, everything stayed on the field. Off the pitch, we are two normal people.

“We are not friends, we don’t spend time together. But we have always treated each other with respect,” Messi said.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/20/we-are-not-friends-messi-speaks-on-relationship-with-ronaldo/

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Yes I know,I don't expect you both to be friends.

You both are rivals and there must be this badblood between you both.

Yeah, we know...... We don't expect you to be friends with someone that refused to allow you dominant football for 10 years.....you would have preferred to reign supreme but the Great Ronaldo didn't allow that

LordBiden:
Yes I know,I don't expect you both to be friends.

You both are rivals and there must be this badblood between you both.

There must be bad blood...?

The guy just practically told you no bad blood... at least from his side nah.

Ever heard of healthy competition?

Same thing Ronaldo said.

They are not friends or enemies. Na their fans dey cause problems.

Normally.. pendaldo no reach who suppose dey follow Messi talk on a normal day when no be say him chop winch

Healthy competition and spirit of sportsmanship

Old rivals. Both should retire after the world Cup make we rest abeg. Time for fresh legs even though we go miss these two greats.

I sincerely thought this thread would by by Almiron 🤣 the #1 Messi guy of Nairaland.

I’ve never thought those two were friends, thanks to FIFA, UEFA and Ronaldo’s ego 😉

iLoveYouToo:
I sincerely thought this thread would by by Almiron 🤣 the #1 Messi guy of Nairaland.

Confirm Ogoro talk… Him get bread cr7 with the bakery na you dey misyarn on top? Abeg kill that sentiment

ecolime:
Old rivals. Both should retire after the world Cup make we rest abeg. Time for fresh legs even though we go miss these two greats.

Wey the legs? Na Mbappe or Yamal be the legs? Let's enjoy the privilege of watching these guys play just like my late dad saw Maradona and Pele.

You both are rivals, I don't expect you both to be friends

Of course, you can't be friends.

Both of you have never played together nor spent time in the same club.


Messi and Ronaldo don't hate nor dislike each other... Matter of fact, they inspire each other to be better.

Na their mumu fan boys dey spread unnecessary hatred.

Egocentric won't allow Ur second in command to make peace with you.

Maybe in the next world God might rank him higher, but for this one, Messi is GOAT, any other one bow before him.

Fiscus105:
Egocentric won't allow Ur second in command to make peace with you.

Maybe in the next world God might rank him higher, but for this one, Messi is GOAT, any other one bow before him.

Your comment begins and ends in your imagination... This is what is wrong with modern day football today.

You guys just project your personal hatred and hateful attitudes in the name of supporting Ronaldo or Messi.

They are just great footballers that have achieved everything good in the beautiful game.


Las Las, both will retire, make una enter house.

They are not friends but they are not enemies either.

I notice that despite the fact that Messi has more trophies, people love CR7 more. Why? Because he is more humane and relates with the poor. Messi is snobbish.

How many times have you seen Messi give his shirt to a young lad after a match?

Wetin concern Messi. All he cares about is scoring Free Kicks.
Winch

LordBiden:
Yes I know,I don't expect you both to be friends.

You both are rivals and there must be this badblood between you both.

Must?!! How?!! Why?!!

They play for different countries and different clubs... They have never played together.

How on Earth can there be bad blood?!! You think sensible people like Messi and Ronaldo will hate and despise each other simply because idle youths who call themselves their fans hate one another?!!


Y'all should quit this childish way of thinking.

We are not Friends...


...neither are we Enemies.

Just look at how this weird OP twisted Messi’s interview. He said they were not friends cos they haven’t had the opportunity to hang out outside the pitch. Well at glad big news sources reported the real thing, I could care less what’s reported on the dying slum.

CR7 is the real GOAT....Talent plus hardwork. He is testimony that even if officials hate you you can still reach your determined height

It's no longer news.

Ronaldo has been learning the art of football from Messi.

Angelfrost:
Your comment begins and ends in your imagination... This is what is wrong with modern day football today.

You guys just project your personal hatred and hateful attitudes in the name of supporting Ronaldo or Messi.

They are just great footballers that have achieved everything good in the beautiful game.


Las Las, both will retire, make una enter house.

Abi oooo, the whole world say 8 is greater than 5, but minority of inferior saying other wise.

You are entitled to Ur opinion and preferences.

sleek214:
Yeah, we know...... We don't expect you to be friends with someone that refused to allow you dominant football for 10 years.....you would have preferred to reign supreme but the Great Ronaldo didn't allow that

Abeg who senior who between Messi and Ronaldo?

The truth is they don't need to be friends, they just need to respect each other in and outside the pitch

Fourty characters needed no go let person de book space again.