Messi talks Ronaldo rivalry after winning Ballon d'Or – so different from Cristiano's reaction

"It was an epic competition between brackets. Athletically, he [Cristiano] was very good, and I think we benefited from each other, because we are both very competitive and he also always wants to win over everyone and everything," Leo Messi told the media after winning his 8th Ballon d'Or.

Within just a few hours, Messi showed what it means to be a true professional while Ronaldo simply laughed it all off, disrespecting his eternal rival and his latest achievement.

Rival fans chant Messi's name at Al Nassr game after Leo wins 8th Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo's reaction spotted

The Argentine has most likely won his final Ballon d'Or. Things could change for both him and Ronaldo if they succeed at the Copa America and the Euros respectively next summer.

Messi has 8 Ballon d'Ors, Ronaldo 5. The last time the Portuguese won one was in 2017.

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