Ronaldo: “Whoever likes me doesn’t have to hate Messi”

His statements were of great interest Cristiano Ronaldo at the press conference before the away match Portuguese national with Slovakia for the EURO 2024 qualifiers.

The Portuguese star spoke about him Lionel Messi and their relationship, emphasizing that there is no hatred or rivalry and adding that together they changed the history of football, referred to his decision to move to Saudi Arabiawhile he was also asked about the 850 goals which he completed during his career.

In detail what he said:



About Messi and their relationship: “Whoever likes Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t have to hate Messi. We are both very good, we changed the history of football. We are respected all over the world, that’s the most important thing. He does his way, I do mine.

He’s done well, from what I’ve seen. The legacy continues, I don’t see the competition that way. I’ve already said it, we shared the stage for 15 years and ended up being, I’m not saying friends, but we’re professional colleagues and we respect each other. Hatred; I don’t see things like that, the rivalry is gone. It was good, the audience liked it”.

On his decision to go to Saudi Arabia and the country’s league: “It’s normal to criticize, what league doesn’t receive criticism? Where there are no problems and disputes? They are everywhere. Spain, Portugal. I already knew, I keep saying, to everyone who thought I was crazy, that I’m not that crazy. It is normal to play in the Arab league. As an Al Nasr player, I knew this would happen, it’s a privilege to change a country’s culture and football, to have big stars and it makes me proud. I was the pioneer and I feel proud of it. What I want most is to always keep developing so that I can be the best”.

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For the 850 goals he scored in his career: “It’s a historic milestone. But I want more. I thank those who helped me, my teams and the national team. I think I scored from a free kick and I reached 850. It will slowly become 860, 870. While I’m playing, my goal is always to look ahead and achieve the team’s goals, but also mine. Enjoy, life is dynamic. Tomorrow is uncertain”.

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