Cristiano Ronaldo dispels Lionel Messi rivalry myth after Ballon d'Or 2023 nomination snub
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Argentina forward Lionel Messi has 'gone' after the former Manchester United superstar was snubbed for Ballon d'Or recognition for the first time since 2003.
Regarded as two of the best players in history, Ronaldo and Messi have 12 Ballon d'Or awards between them throughout their record-breaking careers - in addition to further individual and countless team honours across several top-five European divisions.
They are now embarking on fresh adventures in Saudi Arabia and the United States respectively, with silverware following them in the Arab Club Champions Cup and MLS Leagues Cup already.
Messi, 36, could yet get his hands on an eighth Ballon d'Or this year after guiding Argentina to a famous World Cup triumph in Qatar.
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