The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has been one for the ages. While both players have achieved unprecedented success and accolades, their fans often engage in friendly banter over who deserves what.
A recent incident on social media has stirred the pot once again, as Cristiano Ronaldo liked and commented on a post that poked fun at Messi’s Ballon d’Or awards.
The video in question features Ronaldo reacting to the post, and the text accompanying it offers a glimpse into the humorous yet competitive spirit of football fans.
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Ronaldo liked post shaming Messi’s Ballon d’Or
Journalist Tomás Roncero, who shared the video, quipped, “Hello friends, what we knew has happened, they were going to give another Ballon d’Or to Messi.
He went to retire at Miami, but he was already looking like he retired at PSG to prepare for the World Cup, he won the World Cup, yes, well, but with 6 penalties.
The World Cup was 10 months ago, we’re in November. Messi has eight Ballon d’Ors, well, he should’ve had five, he has the Ballon d’Ors of Iniesta/Xavi, Lewandowski, who won 6 trophies in one season, and Haaland, who was the top scorer of everything.”
In response to the post, Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly endorsed the jest by hitting the like button. Moreover, he left a comment that read, “Messi really deserves 5 Ballon d’Or, but the remaining 3 are just ‘gifts.’ But I pay tribute to Messi for his contribution to football, we will not forget your rivalry with Cristiano.”
The comment from Ronaldo displays a level of respect for his long-time rival while playfully acknowledging the ongoing debate surrounding Messi’s Ballon d’Or wins.
Roncero continued his playful tone, stating, “But honestly, I really like the number 8. Reminds me of a night in Lisbon when Bayern Munich scored 8 goals. Once again, congratulations Leo.”
