Ronaldo: C.Ronaldo was unlucky because he had to compete with L.Messi © EuroFootball.com

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo empathized with his namesake Cristiano Ronaldo for the unsuccessful competition with Barcelona's leader Lionel Messi.

"I think the Argentine is slightly better, but I must immediately add that Cristiano has not been lucky. He would undoubtedly be the best on the planet in another era, but now he is forced to compete with a very strong opponent," Ronaldo said.