The Real Madrid star had nothing but praise for Barcelona star Messi, saying he does not like being compared to him.

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo praised Lionel Messi during his recent interview and also mentioned that he enjoys watching the Argentine forward.

The pair who have won the last nine Ballon d'Or between them are no doubts football best players in their era and are also being compared every season.

"I like seeing all good players and Messi is one of them. He is a player," Ronaldo said on Fox Sports Argentina.

"I do enjoy seeing him on the pitch and all the great players."

Ronaldo also said he had a decent relationship with Messi, and that he disliked the constant comparisons.

"Whenever I am with him, I have an excellent relationship with him." He said.

"It is not that I go to his house and we have a meal together. He is not a friend, but I see him as a companion by profession and not a rival because I don't like it, like comparisons.

"It is part of the work and the world of football."

SOURCE: http://www.allroundbarca.com/2017/06/ronaldo-praises-companion-messi.html

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