WATCH RARE VIDEO- Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi Have A Joyous Conversation

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the biggest names in the football world. Their popularity, style, charisma and fan following is immense. Thus, it was a moment to behold when Ronaldo and Messi were pictured sitting together and enjoying a good conversation. During the UEFA Champions League draw, Ronaldo praised Messi and saluted the contributions of the Argentinian. “We shared the stage for 15 years, me and him. I don’t know that it’s ever happened in football, the same two guys, the same stage, all the time. It’s not easy. We have a good relationship. We’ve not had dinner together yet, but I hope in the future. Of course I miss playing in Spain – we’ve had that battle the last 15 years, which is good. It pushed me and I pushed him as well," Ronaldo said

Ronaldo, whose influence at Real Madrid mirrored that of Messi at Barcelona before he left for Juventus, had earlier admitted that the pair have never socialised together. "I really admire the career he has had and from his side, he has already talked of the disappointment when I left Spain because it was a rivalry that he appreciated," Ronaldo told TVI in Portugal.

"It's a good rivalry but it's not unique -- Michael Jordan had rivalries in basketball, there was Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in Formula 1. The thing they all had in common is that they were healthy rivalries."

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Ronaldo and Messi have won the coveted Ballon d'Or five times each, a factor that helps each player flourish. "I have no doubt that Messi has made me a better player and vice-versa. When I am winning trophies it must sting him and it's the same for me when he wins," he said. "I have an excellent professional relationship because we have been sharing the same moments for 15 years." He added: "We've never had dinner together but I don't see why we can't in the future. I don't see a problem with that."

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• Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid.
• Lionel Messi has been part of Barcelona for over a decade now.
• Both Ronaldo and Messi have won the Ballon D'Or five times.