Lionel Messi comments on his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo
Barcelona star Lionel Messi speaks about his perceived rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, says “I don’t compare myself to him or anyone else”.
Messi and Ronaldo have been regarded as the best players in the World Football, and the La-Liga pair divide the opinions, but Messi has insisted that he doesn’t see Real Madrid man as opponent.
Lionel Messi comments on his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo
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The Press look for comparisons and all this sort of thing,” he told MBC.
“The only thing I want to do is help my team grow each season.
“I don’t compare myself to Cristiano [Ronaldo] or anyone else.
“I just try to think of myself, my teammates and the games ahead.
“[Madrid] have great players. They’ve always had impressive stars and they’re one of the best teams in the world.
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“They’re always tough opponents and it’s always difficult for us to win the Spanish League because of them.
“There’s a lot of competition, so we always try to do better [than before].
“I’m a quiet person. I like being with my family. Players are normally far away from home, so we try to seize the moment when we can do things as a family and, sometimes, rest.
“I prefer to stay at home than go out. [On his favourite cuisine], I like the Milanese [breaded meat], roast and pasta. I like normal food, simple food.
“[On his son Thiago becoming a footballer], I won’t force him to play football. He’ll choose what he wants to do or what he likes.”
Ex-France striker Djibril Cisse says Karim Benzema should be included in France squad for Euros.
“The ethical problem? I don’t care! The issue isn’t resolved but it would be a bad idea to not bring Benzema. He walks on water on the field and Les Bleus need him.”