Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo said his rivalry with Barcelona's Lionel Messi has pushed him to become a better player.
Ronaldo spoke to Portuguese channel TVI (h/t RMC Sport, via Goal) about his relationship with the Argentinian, against whom he has been pitted throughout his career:
The former Real Madrid man also revealed his admiration for Messi:
"I really admire the career he has had so far, and, for his part, he has already said that he had trouble when I left the Spanish league because it is a rivalry that he appreciates.