![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ronaldo-opens-up-on-relationship-with-messi-in-explosive-piers-morgan-interview/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/looks-barcelonas-argentinian-forward-lionel-403977271.jpg&description=CRISTIANO RONALDO has opened up on his relationship with fierce rival Lionel Messi. That's after slamming Manchester United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say on rival Lionel MessiCredit: Getty - Contributor Ronaldo revealed all in an explosive interview with Piers MorganCredit: TalkTV The veteran striker, 37, stunned United by claiming the club have BETRAYED him. Ronaldo also had a pop at manager Erik ten Hag, declaring he 'does not respect' the Dutchman. And SunSport understands United are now ready to terminate his deal as a result. However, Ronaldo also used his time with Piers to discuss his long-running rivalry with Messi, 35. The star duo regularly came up against each other during their respective times at Real Madrid and Barcelona. And their "GOAT" statuses have been the subject of many heated debates between football fans. The pair have 18 league titles and nine Champions Leagues between them, as well as over 1600 career goals. Regarded as two of the best players ever, Messi also has seven Ballon d'Or wins while Ronaldo has five. PLAY OUR DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP FANTASY FOOTBALL GAME TO WIN A SHARE OF £50k Ronaldo and Messi clashed many times during El ClasicoCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS Ronaldo says he has a great respect for MessiCredit: Reuters And many believe they have used the presence of each other to push themselves to such dazzling heights. Ronaldo has now lifted the lid on his relationship with Messi. And he has nothing but praise for the Paris Saint-Germain star, saying he is grateful to have 'shared the stage' with another incredible talent. Ronaldo hailed Messi as a 'magic' player who 'does great things for football.' But he added that despite respecting each other, the pair are yet to become proper friends off the field. He's a guy that I really respectCristiano Ronaldo Joking they would sell a lot of shirts if playing together on the same team, Ronaldo said: 'Amazing player is magic, top… 'As a){kind=link}
CRISTIANO RONALDO has opened up on his relationship with fierce rival Lionel Messi.
That’s after slamming Manchester United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
The veteran striker, 37, stunned United by claiming the club have BETRAYED him.
Ronaldo also had a pop at manager Erik ten Hag, declaring he “does not respect” the Dutchman.
And SunSport understands United are now ready to terminate his deal as a result.