Ronaldo spoke about the comparison with Messi: I don't want to be modest

Forward of the Saudi club "Al-Nasr" and Portugal national team Cristiano Ronaldo responded to comparisons with "Inter Miami" and Argentina national team player Lionel Messi in a conversation with journalist Piers Morgan, reports BAKU.WS.

"There's an opinion that Messi is better than you. What do you think?" - the journalist asked Ronaldo.

The footballer replied: "I don't agree with the opinion that Messi is better than me. I don't want to be modest."

The most prominent period of rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi occurred during their time playing in La Liga. The Portuguese then played for Real Madrid, while the Argentine performed for Barcelona. Messi has won the "Golden Ball" eight times, became a world champion and Copa America winner. Ronaldo became European champion, Nations League winner, and also won five "Golden Balls." Both forwards have numerous other trophies in their records.