With Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia and Lionel Messi playing for MLS side Inter Miami, one of soccer’s greatest rivalries is on its way out.
Ronaldo seemingly agrees with that sentiment, telling Portuguese outlet Record as much during a recent interview during which he declared the rivalry “is gone.”
“I don’t see things like that. The rivalry is gone. It was good, spectators liked it,” said Ronaldo. “Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don't have to hate Messi and vice versa. We've done well, we have changed the history of football. We are respected all over the world, that's the most important thing.
