Argentina legend Lionel Messi openly claimed that Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo is not his friend but they share mutual respect on and off the pitch

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the greatest soccer players of all time. Over the past two decades, the duo has competed at the highest level, winning countless awards. Between 2009 and 2018,