Cristiano Ronaldo gave a rare insight into his relationship with his once biggest rival, Lionel Messi. Perhaps no one in soccer has had more battles than Ronaldo and Messi. Whether the two greats were competing on the pitch in La Liga or off the pitch for the Ballon d'Or,

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has made it clear: his father is not his pick for the best player in the world. In fact, the young boy’s favorite player isn’t even Lionel Messi—it's another global superstar.

Cristiano Ronaldo addressed his relationship with Lionel Messi, surprising fans who may have had a different perception of their dynamic. For nearly two decades, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been direct rivals.