between Messi and Ronaldo, Dani Alves decides in favor of the Portuguese!

This release is likely to make people talk. For many seasons, Dani Alves formed a wonderful duo with Leo Messi at Barca. Chaining the technical combinations, the two men were essential pawns of the best period in the history of the club and notably lifted three Champions League together. However, the Brazilian made an astonishing confidence. Asked about the rivalry between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the right-back said he was more inspired by the Portuguese, in an interview with Efrian Velarde.

“I really like Cristiano. Now that we are no longer in the Barca vs Real duel, because it always feels like we can’t talk, now that I’m not there anymore, I can talk. Cristiano is an example for all of us, who don’t have that much quality. He shows us that with work we can also compete with the best. He is the example. I respect him a lot, even when I was playing against him. I had the opportunity to tell him. […] If you had to make a comparison, as a player I’m closer to Cristiano than Leo. I say that I identify more with Cristiano because of work. That’s what I’ve done all my life: working to be able to succeed, to get where I’ve got. It wasn’t pure talent.”