Lionel Messi has admitted that he has no friendship with longstanding career adversary Cristiano Ronaldo but has revealed the “respect and admiration” he holds for the Portuguese superstar. Largely considered the runaway candidates for the tag of greatest of all-time,

Lionel Messi has offered a rare insight into his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, admitting the two are not friends despite the respect that they have for each other.

Lionel Messi gave a rare insight into his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo. While both in the twilight of their respective careers, for close to two decades Messi and Ronaldo dominated football and battled for the sport’s highest honours.