Forward "Barcelona" Lionel Messi called the striker of "Real" Cristiano Ronaldo one of the best football players of the world.

Messi admitted that their rivalry makes everyone better.

"Our rivalry does better than each of us. Every year we try to help our teams achieve the maximum result, and all the rest does not matter much.

Ronaldo is a phenomenal player with a lot of strengths. The whole world knows that he is one of the best football players of the planet, "- said Messi.

Note that on account of the Argentine five "Golden Balls", the Portuguese became the owner of four.

Recall that recently in an interview, Ronaldo called Messi the football star and admitted that he likes to watch his game.