Ronaldo, who has now surpassed 920 career goals, has always adopted the mindset that nobody is better than him but back in early 2016, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar did acknowledge the one department where Messi has the upper and.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry dominated football for well over a decade, and their families were also involved in the fierce battle.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Lyon forward Rayan Cherki - a player who has been compared to Lionel Messi despite admitting he actually idolises Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opted for Lionel Messi ahead of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the GOAT debate last year.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo spent years competing with one another for the crown of 'best footballer on the planet', and their families also joined in the heated discussions at times

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has made it clear: his father is not his pick for the best player in the world. In fact, the young boy’s favorite player isn’t even Lionel Messi—it's another global superstar.