He won his 8th Ballon d'Or, see what Messi said about his rivalry with CR7

Lionel Messi won his eighth Ballon d'Or and left Cristiano Ronaldo, who was his great rival for a long time, with five. The Argentine spoke to the media, where he analyzed his rivalry with the Portuguese star. “It was an epic competition between brackets. Athletically, he was very good and I think we benefited from each other because we are both very competitive and he also always wants to win over everyone and everything.

"I think it was a very beautiful period for us and for those who love football in general. What we have done all this time is very appreciable because as they say it is easy to reach the top but difficult to stay," added Lionel Messi about the competition he had with Cristiano Ronaldo for a long time.

To conclude his intervention, Lionel Messi mentioned: "We stayed at the top for ten or fifteen years, I'm not sure how many, and it was very difficult. It was very difficult to continue at this level and I think it was a “great thing and a beautiful memory for everyone who enjoys football”.

Lionel Messi and what he said about returning to FC Barcelona

"Obviously, I could return to Barcelona and I could live there. It is the club that saw me grow, that gave me everything and I gave everything. It is the club that I love. And to try to give everything for the club. I always did. It is not something to think about today. I don't know if I have a lot or a little left to play, but I want to enjoy it. I don't want to go further. It could easily happen," said Lionel Messi in his press conference, after winning the Ballon d'Or. .