It is hard to imagine two players reaching the heights of Ronaldo and Messi. After all, the Real Madrid and Barcelona legends have a combined 13 Ballon d'Or awards, nine Champions League titles and 12 La Liga titles. Plus, they have scored over 1,770 goals combined, all while representing the biggest clubs in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't hesitate when asked who the true GOAT is as the Portuguese superstar weighed in on his rivalry with Lionel Messi. Ahead of turning 40 on Wednesday, Ronaldo sat down with Edu Aguirre for an in-depth interview with the El Chiringuito de Jugones programme.

Throughout the years, Spanish media never stopped guessing that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo they were at odds with one another. Finally putting an end to years of assumption, the latter has spoken up about his real connection with Messi.