This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
On August 30, 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he cherishes the rivalry between him and Lionel Messi, which has dominated the football world for over a decade.
Speaking at the UEFA award ceremony in Monaco, Ronaldo expressed his admiration for the Argentine's skills and acknowledged the significance of their rivalry.
Although they were both beaten for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award by Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk, Ronaldo stated that he hopes to have a dinner with Messi in the future.
As reported earlier, Van Dijk won the award ahead of former winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have both won the Ballon d'Or prestigious award five times each.
Despite their intense rivalry on the pitch, Ronaldo and Messi have maintained a cordial relationship, with Ronaldo expressing his hope to have a dinner with his rival in the future.
