Lionel Messi is not my competitor, says http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 – La Liga news
The Portuguese international has touched on the hottest and most discussed topic in the football territory, claiming that he does not take http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 as his rival and that he is not in competition with the Barcelona superstar.
Wildly considered as the best players of their generation, critics have drawn countless comparisons on the quality of these two players, revealing infinite critical statements. But Ronaldo seems to have an altogether different stance, as he revealed that
team success is what he cherishes the most rather than individual success. Having guided http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid to the Copa del Rey title in the season ended, the goalscoring sensation says winning cups for Los Blancos remains his priority.
The 26-year-old has revealed that he respects Messi a lot and is a great admirer of Messi’s incalculable abilities.
“I do not compete with Messi, I compete with myself and with all the teams in the league. Messi is a great player who is on a great team that has great players. He is someone I like a lot and can be the best because he has shown it.” The Portuguese added
while talking to Cadena Cope.
Analyzing the 2010/11 season statistics, it is not irrational to draw comparisons between the two. Both players scored an identical, yet simply staggering, 53 goals in the season ended. However, the little Argentine proved too much for the oppositions as
he won a La Liga and UEFA Champions League double.
But it’s the lack of trophies that has left Jose Mourinho’s men in distress. Ronaldo revealed that had he scored half the goals and won more silverware, it would have been a more pleasing situation. “I would prefer to have scored half the goals and won the
league or the Champions League. But I've felt more comfortable than last year and, individually, this was perhaps my best season.” Ronaldo said.
The former FIFA World Player of the Year believes that overcoming http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 is not an insurmountable task despite admitting that the Catalans have some of the best players in the world, and a great coach in Pep Guardiola.
Having joined the Spanish giants two years earlier for a world record £80 million transfer fee, Ronaldo has been linked with a move to the cash-rich English Premier League club, Manchester City. However, the goalscoring powerhouse dismissed the speculations
and resolved to stay with Los Galacticos.
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