Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Ronaldo Says No To Messi Reunion, Rivalry Remains On Ice
Soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been rivals on the field.
Recently, a coach tried to get Ronaldo to play in a special tournament, but Ronaldo said no because he's getting ready for the next season.
Ronaldo says he and Messi get along, but Messi says they are not friends, and their competition happened only during games.
They respect each other.
Cristiano Ronaldo was approached by River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo about potentially playing in the Club World Cup.
Gallardo contacted Ronaldo informally through a mutual friend.
Ronaldo considered the offer but declined, stating he needed to prepare for the next season.
Ronaldo has stated that he never had a bad relationship with Lionel Messi.
Messi acknowledged respect for Ronaldo but said they are not friends and their competition remained on the field.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo.
- What
- Cristiano Ronaldo declined an offer to play in the Club World Cup and discussed his relationship with Lionel Messi.
- When
- In March, the offer was made to Ronaldo.
- Where
- The location of the Club World Cup was not specified in the text.
- Why
- Ronaldo declined the offer to prepare for the upcoming season.
Ronaldo's Perspective
Messi's Perspective
Relationship
Ronaldo's Perspective
Never had a bad relationship with Messi.
Messi's Perspective
Not friends
- Player
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Current Team
- Al-Nassr
- Manager Who Approached
- Marcelo Gallardo
- Club
- River Plate
- Rivalry
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi