“Is It Difficult To Score in Italy?” – Cristiano Ronaldo Rivalry Forced Lionel Messi to Enquire About Challenges in Serie A

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has been nothing short of legendary. Their competition on the field has been a spectacle that fans will cherish for generations. Their rivalry has pushed them to achieve incredible things throughout their careers. However, recently Messi’s former teammate revealed that the Argentine maestro had asked him about the challenges of scoring in Serie A. It became even more interesting because CR7 was playing in Italy at that time.

What has left soccer fans intrigued is Lionel Messi’s secret inquisitiveness about Serie A, prompting him to ask about the challenges in Italy. Let’s follow the story further and unravel his conversation with his teammate.

Lionel Messi was curious to know about Serie A

Recently, speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s FIVE, he was joined by Kevin Prince Boateng, who had a brief stint at Barcelona alongside Lionel Messi. Boateng disclosed that Messi, known for his calm and quiet demeanor in the dressing room, once broke his silence to inquire about something intriguing. “He [Messi] doesn’t speak. In the dressing room, he like, speaks to one person,” Boateng revealed, emphasizing the Argentine’s selective interactions.

Rio Ferdinand asked Boateng, “Did he ever say to you like well played or something?”. “No. We spoke once in the shower because he asked me if it was difficult to score in Italy because Ronaldo was in Italy then. He asked me, ‘Would I score a lot of goals?’ I said you can score wherever you want. You are Messi,” Boateng replied.

“But, there you could see the rivalry a little bit. They respect each other a lot, but, you could see, he was asking if it is difficult, and I said, it’s more difficult because it’s more important in Italy to keep the number zero in the back and to score,” Boateng added.

Lionel Messi’s query offered a glimpse into his competitive spirit and his determination towards soccer. The rivalry between the two legends of the game is a testament to their mutual respect. However, Cristiano Ronaldo recently stated that their historic rivalry is coming to an end.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments on the historic rivalry with Messi

While Messi’s curiosity about Serie A sparks intrigue, Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared his perspective on their historic rivalry. He acknowledged that his rivalry with Lionel Messi was no longer at its zenith. “I don’t see things like that, the rivalry is gone,” Ronaldo admitted. “It was good, the spectators liked it. Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi and vice versa. We’ve done well; we have changed the history of football. We are respected all over the world, that’s the most important thing”, he added.

Lionel Messi and Ronaldo’s rivalry is one of the greatest in sporting history. The two players have dominated the world of soccer for over a decade, winning a combined 12 Ballon d’Or awards. While their rivalry may be waning as they get older, Messi and Ronaldo will always be remembered as two of the greatest of all time.

While their on-field battles may have come to a temporary halt, their legacies and the impact they’ve had on soccer continues to inspire fans around the globe.

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