When it comes to sports, fans are always high-spirited. Be it cricket, football, or any other sport, there is always some opinion among fans in terms of how their favorite players performed and even pertaining to their idols’ rivals. One of the latest incidents that has gained popular attention is when Cristiano Ronaldo got heckled after a match between Al-Nassr and Al-Batin.
The Heckler
During the match, the football icon failed to score any goal in the three appearances he made while he still helped in the team’s victory. This was the first time this happened when Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored, making it 1-1 in the 93rd minute. This shortcoming of Ronaldo’s clearly didn’t sit well with his fans, especially a cheeky one who teased the player claiming Messi is better. Mainly set in motion by fans and the media, this competition between Portuguese athlete Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine athlete Lionel Messi has been going on for years. Ronaldo appeared unphased by the heckler’s comment and proceeded to pay it no heed.
Unintentional Rivalry
Due to their similarities in terms of success and records, fans of the two players have been comparing them as they spent nine seasons playing in rival clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. Regarded as two of the best soccer players of all time, they have a total of 76 major trophies between them. Both players have been pitted against each other in every possible arena, including physical attributes, temperament, leadership qualities, performance under pressure, and goal-scoring skills. This rivalry has been likened to global sports rivalries like Federer-Nadal, Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier, and Prost-Senna. After his contribution to the victory of Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it has been said that Messi has emerged as the superior one between the two. But in the game of soccer, anything can happen at anytime!