Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo comparison is one topic that will always be up for debate in the football world. Both footballers when quizzed about their relationships by journalists have given similar replies. “No rivalry. “

On the subject of his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, the Blaugrana playmaker in a recent interview said: “We’re professionals, who defend our clubs’ colours, and footballing rivals, but that’s it. There has never been anything but respect.”