Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Portugal Argentina 2025Getty/GOAL

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he has 'affection' for eternal GOAT rival Lionel Messi as Portuguese superstar explains how he bonded with Argentine sensation

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  • Messi and Ronaldo are eternal rivals
  • Fans constantly debate the GOAT
  • Ronaldo insists he is a fan of Messi