Lionel Messi has revealed that he was displeased by the fact Cristiano Ronaldo equalled his Ballon d’Or record two years ago when the Portuguese won his fifth.
In an interview with France Football, which gives the award, Messi admitted he was annoyed by it.
“When he equalled me, it bothered me a little,” Messi said.
Now the Barcelona ace has surely put that feeling behind him, winning his sixth Ballon d’Or and once again placing himself ahead of Ronaldo. Some say it’s confirmation the Argentine is the best ever.
“Honestly, I don’t know who the best in history is,” he said.