Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Lionel Messi by saying Messi is best only in Spain

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his rivalry with Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi. The former Real Madrid star has suggested that Messi “maybe needs more” after so long at Barcelona and has even invited his eternal rival to join him in Serie A. He told Gazzetta dello Sport when asked if he misses Messi: “No, maybe he misses me! “I played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal, in the national team, while he is still in Spain. Maybe he needs me more. “For me, life is a challenge, I like it and I like to make people happy. “I would like him to come to Italy one day. Like me, accept the challenge. “However, if he is happy there, I respect him. “He is a fantastic player, a good guy but I do not miss anything here. This is my new life and I'm happy.” Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Turin in a €100 million deal and has left Messi a the standalone five-time Ballon d’Or winner in La Liga.

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Young Boys (December 12, 8pm). Torino (December 15, 7.30pm). Roma (December 22, 7.30pm). Atalanta (December 26, 2pm). Sampdoria (December 29, 11:30am).

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