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The Blaugrana legend compared his eternal rival to some of the biggest names in sport and spoke of his position in world football
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has compared Cristiano Ronaldo to the biggest names in world sport, insisting that the Portuguese icon is someone who stands out in the world of soccer.
The question of who is the best between Messi and Ronaldo has arisen in recent times, but the Argentine superstar admitted his respect for the Juventus attacker.
Messi revealed that he sees Ronaldo alongside other sports superstars in his chosen craft, comparing him to Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and LeBron James.
“There are many admirable athletes. Rafa Nadal, Federer, LeBron, in all sports there is always someone who stands out and is admirable for his work,” Messi said. The sixth.
“Cristiano stands out in football. There are many who stand out and always give their best.”
Despite the fact that Messi revealed his admiration for various world sports figures, the 33-year-old said that his children provoke him more passion than anyone.
He explained that he managed to suppress “the fan inside” when he became a senior player at the Camp Nou.
“When I started to be a professional, I managed to put aside my passion as a soccer fan,” Messi said. “The ones who make me get up from the sofa are my children. They are the ones who move me the most today.”
Messi has been linked with a transfer to teams like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season after submitting a transfer request to the Barcelona hierarchy during the recent summer.
The attacker decided to stay at the Camp Nou after much deliberation and hinted that he could still stay at the club next season.
“I’m sorry for everything. I always said it. Barcelona is my life. I’ve been here since I was 13 years old,” Messi said.
“Well, the truth is that I’m fine today, it’s true that I had a very bad time during the summer because of how the season ended.”
Barcelona have struggled for consistency with Ronald Koeman as he is in fifth place in the La Liga standings, eight points behind Atlético but after having played one more match.
Their next league game is against Eibar at home on December 29.
