Their opposition is now a thing of the past. Because even if they are both still active, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi no longer play in top-tier championships. International head of the Saudi Pro League, the Portuguese remains a prolific scorer and still has ambitions with his selection. As for the Argentinian, he is the delight of Major League Soccer and more particularly of Inter Miami. CR7 in any case has an opinion on its level compared to that of “la Pulga”.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner gave a long interview to journalist Piers Morgan. Posted online this Tuesday, it was an opportunity for the footballer to address different subjects, including that of his famous rivalry with Lionel Messi. “Is Messi better than me? I do not share this opinion. I don’t want to be modest. »
That being said, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player spoke about his upcoming retirement. Aware that time was against him and that he could do nothing about it despite his professionalism pushed to the extreme, he said how he feared this.
“Soon, I think I’ll be ready.” It will obviously be hard. It will be difficult, yes. I will probably cry, yes. It’s normal. And what’s more, I’m someone who cries easily. »
Cristiano Ronaldo realistic about his post-career
Cristiano Ronaldo also confided that he was preparing his post-career “since the age of 25, 26, 27”enough to make him say that he will be “able to handle this pressure”. Well aware that his post-career will never be able to give him the same emotions as those he experienced with football, the Lusitanian spoke about what could help him fill this void.
“Nothing I think. Nothing can compare to the adrenaline you feel in football when you score a goal. But like I said, everything has a beginning and an end. So I think I’ll be ready. I have other passions. I will have more time for myself, for my family and my children. »
