Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed his long-term rival Lionel Messi as an "amazing player" - and insisted there is a deep level of respect between the two superstars.
Both Ronaldo and Messi are widely recognised as the two finest footballers of their generation and have won countless awards during their glittering careers. Messi (seven) is the only player in history with more Ballon d'Or triumphs than Ronaldo, who has won the coveted award on five separate occasions.
The duo have locked horns on numerous occasions during their respective stints at Real Madrid and Barcelona, but in the latest part of his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo has shared his admiration for the Argentine superstar.
