Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who just met the Saudi Crown Prince, is one of the most decorated players football has ever seen. Cristiano’s longtime rival, Lionel Messi, has always been there to compete with the forward in the debate of the greatest of all time. The two G.O.A.Ts have divided the football fanbase into two parts that are in constant argument to prove who is better.
The Al-Nassr striker has always been competing with his arch nemesis, and that is why he does not want to hear his name at home. Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has revealed how they do not talk about the Argentine maestro at home.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister reveals family sanctuary
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s legendary rivalry is known all across the world. Almost every other football fan and critic has picked a side, and the two are always put against each other. They are judged not only for their performance on the pitch but also for their off-field behaviors and actions. Such heavy competition is sure to take a toll on the players’ heads. In an interview in 2018, Ronaldo’s sister, Katia, discussed how they do not talk about Lionel Messi within the confines of their home.
Katia told the press that his brother feels protected when inside his house, and that is where he recharges his batteries. So to keep him away from all the stress he faces on a daily basis, the family refrains from talking about the Argentine. “We don’t talk about Messi at home. Cristiano knows that behind the door is a whirlwind. And when he goes through the door from the outside to the inside, he is protected. That’s where he recharges all his batteries,” she said.
How many Ballon d’Or awards have Ronaldo and Messi collectively secured?
Since Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are undoubtedly the two greatest footballers to ever exist, it is no surprise that they are the ones with the most Ballon d’Or awards. The Portuguese international has secured the trophy on five occasions. He first won the award back in 2008, when he used to be a part of Manchester United. The striker then acquired four more trophies in the years 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Lionel Messi, on the other hand, has won three more Ballon d’Ors than Ronaldo. The Inter Miami captain first got his hands on the title in 2009. He then won it again in the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Together, the two have 13 Ballon d’Ors. It is clear to see that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are one of a kind, and it is unlikely that football will ever see a player like them again.
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