In an interview with the TV show El Chiringuito , Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he does not have any hard feelings towards Messi. In fact, the two have a very good relationship with each other.
“I have a very good relationship with Messi. I have acted as an interpreter at some awards. He has always treated me very well. Hopefully we will meet again on the pitch, but I think it will be difficult” – Ronaldo shared.
In addition, Ronaldo also made some shocking confessions about many hot topics related to himself during the peak of his career.
Ronaldo, who faced fierce hostility from the Camp Nou crowd, has revealed he once had the chance to play for Barcelona. What could have been a turning point in his career.
“When I was at Sporting Lisbon, I had the opportunity to play for many teams, including Barcelona. Someone approached me about a potential transfer deal. But in the end it didn’t happen,” Ronaldo said.
He frankly admitted: “I almost signed a contract with Barca”. However, the transfer fee of 17 million euros for a young talent who had not yet proven himself made them hesitate.
In addition, Man United immediately brought him to Old Trafford, while Barca only planned to sign a contract and wait until next season, causing the deal to fail.
Instead of being the hero of the Camp Nou, Ronaldo became their biggest rival. Classic matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona saw him regularly booed and jeered by rival fans.
The Portuguese superstar did not hesitate to admit: “I like scoring at Camp Nou. Those boos give me more strength. I ignore all the insults and focus on scoring. In fact, I like scoring at Camp Nou more than at Bernabeu.”