The Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on Messi and the rivalry they have, he has also spoken about his relationship with Lionel Messi in an interview he granted TVI.
He outlined the advantages of healthy rivalry in football particularly and sports in general and says that Messi has succeeded in making him a better player and vice versa.
"I admire the career that Leo is having. He already said publically that he didn't want me to leave La Liga, this is because it was a rivalry that he liked.
He also revealed that his professional relationship with Messi was superb but has not ruled out both of them having dinner someday.