However, he insisted that there is no need to compare them, as they are both great players.
โFor me, this fight doesnโt exist,โ Ronaldo told reporters after Chinese publication, Dongqiudi, named him their 2016 best player .
โYou canโt compare players. Cristiano is Cristiano and Messi is Messi,โ Ronaldo replied reporters.
โWe are both great players with individual and team titles that speak for themselves. The comparison? I donโt like to compare, that word doesnโt exist for me. We are different, two people just doing their jobs, that is all.โ
Ronaldo insists both players have mutual respect for each other.
He said: โHe tries to be the best player for his team and I try to do the same for mine. We are rivals because we play for different clubs, but when we are together we show each other mutual respect. We have a normal relationship.
โPeople compare us all that time, that is normal. People even compared our sons when they were born and talk about who is the fastest and smartest at school. This is all part of the business. But I think that you canโt compare these things.โ
The Portugal captain added: โI just donโt care about [my critics]. I try to do my job and be myself, everyone has people who hates them and itโs part of the business.
โBut, I go to bed happy every night, Iโm not here to satisfy my critics as Iโm here for my fans and those who make me happy.โ
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