Cristiano Ronaldo's Frustration with Messi Comparisons Surfaces Again
Ronaldo's Reaction to Messi Mention
In Boston, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his skills by scoring twice during Portugal's impressive 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a World Cup group match. However, his post-match demeanor took a turn when a journalist mentioned Lionel Messi's name, igniting his frustration.
At 41 years old, Ronaldo expressed that the previous week had been one of the most challenging periods of his career, particularly due to not scoring in the opening game. He felt that critics were prematurely suggesting his retirement. The mention of Messi during the press conference was the tipping point for him.
When asked about Messi's performance, Ronaldo snapped back, stating, "I couldn’t care less about others... Mbappé also scored." This response came after the journalist noted Messi's two goals in the previous match.
Despite both players nearing the end of their careers, the debate surrounding Messi and Ronaldo continues. Messi currently leads the World Cup goal-scoring chart with five goals in two matches, which likely contributed to Ronaldo's irritation.
As Ronaldo approached the media, a reporter began with, "Yesterday, Lionel Messi scored two goals, Kylian Mbappé..." Upon hearing Messi's name, Ronaldo turned away, visibly annoyed, and moved on to another reporter without allowing the question to finish. This moment quickly went viral, garnering significant attention online.
Justo después de escuchar el nombre del argentino, sin embargo, no quiso saber nada más. "Siguiente pregunta", respondió rápidamente, sin dejar acabar al periodista.
When another reporter asked if he could pose a question, Ronaldo lightened up slightly, joking, "That depends on your question. Otherwise, I won't answer."
He was then queried about a potential knockout match between Argentina and Portugal, to which he replied, "I don't know how to answer that. Right now, that question doesn't make much sense. But, if it happens, it would be top."
Todo el mundo quiere ver un duelo Cristiano Ronaldo contra Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo: "No sé qué responderte porque tu pregunta no tiene ningún sentido, pero sería TOP."
As he prepared to leave, another journalist attempted to bring up Messi again, prompting Ronaldo to walk away from the media area, clearly frustrated.
It's worth noting that while Lionel Messi's Argentina has already secured a spot in the Round of 32, Portugal, with four points from two matches, still awaits the outcome of their final game to confirm their advancement.