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| Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by bluecircle470(op): 6:41am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him “a better player” and that he enjoys a “healthy” rivalry with the Argentine great. However, Portuguese star Ronaldo, whose influence at Real Madrid mirrored that of Messi at Barcelona before he left for Juventus, admitted that the pair have never socialised together. “I really admire the career he has had and from his side, he has already talked of the disappointment when I left Spain because it was a rivalry that he appreciated,” Ronaldo told TVI in Portugal. “It’s a good rivalry but it’s not unique — Michael Jordan had rivalries in basketball, there was Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in Formula 1. The thing they all had in common is that they were healthy rivalries.” Ronaldo and Messi have won the coveted Ballon d’Or five times each, a factor that helps each player flourish. “I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa. When I am winning trophies it must sting him and it’s the same for me when he wins,” he said. “I have an excellent professional relationship because we have been sharing the same moments for 15 years. He added: “We’ve never had dinner together but I don’t see why we can’t in the future. I don’t see a problem with that.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/08/messi-made-me-better-player-says-ronaldo/ 18 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Nbote(m): 6:49am On Aug 22, 2019*. Modified: 7:31am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Lolzzz... Where are those unreasonable Ronaldo fanboys... I have always maintained it dat Ronaldo is motivated by Messi becos all he strives to do and all his efforts are to win more trophies and score more goals than Messi to outdo him... Baba seems to b talking more and more about Messi these days... Oya CR7 fans let d quoting begin 116 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Ed12(m): 6:57am On Aug 22, 2019 |
I like the fact that he admitted the truth.. The only person who can make one better is his superior. 137 Likes 10 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Charleys: 7:06am On Aug 22, 2019*. Modified: 8:04am On Aug 22, 2019 |
It's as if Ronaldo is looking forward to retirement. His utterances suggest so. If he wins something this season I'll be happy for him. Lastly, 10 years have past and I believe this Ronaldo and Messi rivalry has ended. I don tire. 22 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by PSTEMMA1960(m): 7:11am On Aug 22, 2019 |
They made each other a better player......had it not been for Ronaldo messi would have so much relaxed very long time ago... Pls no Mess I fan should quote me ooo... 35 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Tokziby: 7:18am On Aug 22, 2019 |
It's vice versa. Challenges will always make u grow and better ur past. It's been a great pleasure watching the workaholic rival the Genius. Ronaldo is a true definition of, "Talents without hardwork is Zero". Every other footballer is talented but none ever come close to CR7 level of determination, hardwork, focus and fitness. 29 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by SultanOfAbia: 7:18am On Aug 22, 2019*. Modified: 7:46am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Ronaldo is a lowkey fanboy of Messi He Always Obsessed about Messi Now we know Messi is his Role Model 116 Likes 8 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by virginboy1(m): 7:19am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Let's settle this....  Like for Ronaldo, Share for Messi 164 Likes 273 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by ednut1(m): 7:19am On Aug 22, 2019 |
This guy cant get messi off his mouth . Tonto dikey like 18 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Afam4eva(m): 7:19am On Aug 22, 2019 |
PSTEMMA1960:Na so. Messi does not even think oof Ronaldo but it seems Roonaldo's head is covered with Messi all over. 27 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by fwesharumi(m): 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Like for Ronaldo and share for Messi 65 Likes 180 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by matrix199(m): 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Ronaldo keeps dreaming about Messi. Messi keeps dreaming about football. Well, Ronaldo just admitted unwittingly that Messi is better. Only a person better than you can either make you better or inspire you to make yourself better. Finito! 40 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by viktor88: 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Tell them your mentor 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by owolabi5: 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
I LOVE RONALDO FOR SINCERELY ADMITTING THAT MESSI WAS A BETTER PLAYER WHICH MADE HIM WORK VERY HARD TO BE AT PAR WITH THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIMES. 23 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by TANID(m): 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
| Share For Messi Like For Ronaldo 48 Likes 139 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by opalu: 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Ok 1 Like 1 Share
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| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by owolabi5: 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
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| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by wunmi590(m): 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019 |
This is for those who will want to keep killing themselves on Ronaldo and Messi matter. Unah hear wetin him talk now. Long live Ronaldo Long live Messi Long live Soccer Long live Fifa I represent Hala Madrid forever 12 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by OPTIMUSPRIME08: 7:20am On Aug 22, 2019*. Modified: 8:10am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Afam4eva:The arrogant messi that said ronaldo was finished and that's season ronaldo won the ucl at madrid Or the messi who claims to miss ronaldo in la liga Or the same messi who said he enjoys ronaldo rivalry Or the same messi that promised camp nou a ucl because of ronaldo pressure. Messi thinks about ronaldo Same way ronaldo does. They both makes themselves better players and take it or leave it. Ronaldo to me will always be the better player, if messi can stand half of the hatred ronaldo went through and still be at the top of his game make i know why. If it was messi that won ucl last two season Modric cant be best player in eroupe, if it was ronaldo that shamed copa American organisers the world will come for his head. 30 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by MistaBabz: 7:21am On Aug 22, 2019 |
I so much like Ronaldo 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by saheedbadmus(m): 7:21am On Aug 22, 2019 |
K 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by TANID(m): 7:22am On Aug 22, 2019 |
I Like It When Someone Say The Truth, Don't Forget At The Same Time Na Ronaldo Make Messi Better. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Maket: 7:22am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Positive attitude. Iron sharpened iron. I mean they are picking challenges and making each others good. If na African spirit na to make person fall from the height you bringing him down can't reach. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by wilroy: 7:23am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Nigerians still won't understand simple English....watch them talk different from this view soon 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Nobody: 7:23am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Nbote:and vice versa 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Bsmartt(m): 7:24am On Aug 22, 2019 |
This is a message from Ronaldo. He is trying to tell us that the M**** is the Better Player. Anyways I respect them both. This type of rivalry is once in a century. #Team Messi #Ronaldo 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by IeatPussy: 7:24am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Nbote: Bsmartt:See them, using Ronaldo's words to judge him. Messi is also motivated by Ronaldo's performance on the pitch, that's why both of them are great footballers using each other's performance not to give up. Messi may not speak those words cause he's not a media type but deep down everyone knows.. They're motivation to each other. 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by Nobody: 7:24am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Charleys:No be only u... We don tire 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by mystical109(m): 7:24am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Na so. Is like Penaldo have been reading the book of lamentation lately. Messi doesn't fucking care meanwhile 20 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by drips8(m): 7:24am On Aug 22, 2019 |
He has a great rival in Lionel Messi 5 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: Messi ‘made Me Better Player’, Says Ronaldo by onulakak(m): 7:26am On Aug 22, 2019 |
Nbote:so after reading his sentences, you could only deduct this....mehnnn you be olodoooorabataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.....chai........read again to undestand his points 11 Likes 1 Share |
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