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Cristiano Ronaldo spoke for the first time about his relationship with Messi when Messi and Haaland lead the nominations for the Golden Ball

Football — 09/07/2023

During the press conference before the EURO 2024 qualifying match between the Portuguese team and Slovakia at 1:45 a.m. on September 9, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke for the first time about his relationship with Messi.

”  Messi  and I have shared the biggest football stage in the world for more than 15 years. We may not be friends, but we always have respect for each other,” said Cristiano   Ronaldo , when receiving questions about his relationship with  the Argentine player .

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“The competition between me and Messi is probably over now. We are doing good things in Saudi Arabia and in the US. Those who love Cristiano (Ronaldo), will also love Messi. Both. Together, the two of us have changed world football and are respected together,” Cristiano Ronaldo shared.

The related questions between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi took place during the time when France Football magazine announced the nominations for the 2023 Golden Ball. Cristiano Ronaldo was not named in the nomination for the first time since 2005, because he moved to Al Nassr club in Saudi Arabia mid-season and did not have any significant achievements with MU club before, nor with the team. Portugal team at the 2022 World Cup (eliminated in the quarterfinals).

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Meanwhile, Messi has now moved to Inter Miami Club and is still in the nomination thanks to winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. This is the 16th time the Argentine player has been named and holds the record of winning the Golden Ball 7 times. .

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Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Messi at FIFA’s The Best award ceremony in 2019

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Cristiano Ronaldo once had a dinner date with Messi at FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony in 2019. However, so far these two famous players have not arranged a date together as promised. Cristiano Ronaldo (currently 38 years old) is leaving open the possibility of participating in the 2026 World Cup, as is Messi (36 years old). But in EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024, both of these famous players confirmed that they will play with the team.

Messi and Haaland lead the nominations for the Golden Ball

On the morning of September 7, the magazine France Football announced the list of 30 finalists nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2023. Messi and Haaland are leading the nominations, according to Marca newspaper.

Messi  and  Haaland  just competed for the Best Player in Europe award. As a result, the Norwegian rising star won. The Argentine player finished second, while midfielder Kevin de Bruyne finished third. They continue to be a serious opponent for the  Golden Ball award announced by France Football  magazine on October 30.

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Haaland does not have outstanding achievements with the Norwegian team, but owns a historic treble with Man City Club including winning the Champions League, winning the Premier League and winning the FA Cup and being the top scorer in each tournament. . Haaland has scored 52 goals in 53 matches in all competitions. This achievement is considered to help Haaland compete fairly with Messi in the prestigious Golden Ball election of France Football magazine .