Overview

• Messi told DSports they "aren’t friends obviously because we don’t spend time together" yet emphasized they have always treated each other with respect.
• He said their competition was confined to matches, with everything left on the field during their years in La Liga.
• The two legends have won a combined 13 Ballon d’Or awards and currently play for Inter Miami and Al-Nassr, respectively.
• Messi noted they only interact at award ceremonies and official events due to separate club commitments.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has also described their rivalry as healthy and affirmed they maintain a positive professional relationship.