Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not friends, the Barcelona legend has confirmed. Messi is currently at the Club World Cup with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, while Ronaldo is not participating in the expanded tournament.

Lionel Messi has offered a rare insight into his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, admitting the two are not friends despite the respect that they have for each other.

Lionel Messi has admitted that he has no friendship with longstanding career adversary Cristiano Ronaldo but has revealed the “respect and admiration” he holds for the Portuguese superstar. Largely considered the runaway candidates for the tag of greatest of all-time,