L. Messi - about the rivalry with C. Ronaldo

2023-11-01 15:55 © AP

After winning his seventh "Ballon d'Or," Lionel Messi likely settled the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time.

The Argentine, compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, has won eight "Ballon d'Or" awards, while his main rival has five.

After the ceremony, the laureate was asked about this long-lasting competition.

The journalist asked the Argentine: "You just won your eighth 'Ballon d'Or' and have three more than Cristiano Ronaldo. Is the competition over?"

Messi said: "It was a wonderful fight, he was very good, and I think we both benefited from it, we are both very competitive, he also, like me, wants to win against everyone and everything.

I think it was a wonderful time for us and for those who love football. What we achieved during this time must be highly appreciated, because, as everyone says, reaching the top is easy, but staying there is harder.

We were at the top for ten or fifteen years, I'm not even sure how many, but it was very difficult. It was very difficult to stay at such a level. I think it was a very good and memorable time for all football fans."