Cristiano Ronaldo gave a surprising reply to opposition fans who aimed Lionel Messi chants to him.Throughout his career, Ronaldo has been subject to hostile reception from opposition fans. One of the most common is for fans to chant Lionel Messi's name to antagonize the Portuguese superstar.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry dominated football for well over a decade, and their families were also involved in the fierce battle.

When we hear the term “world’s richest footballer,” we may automatically think of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, as they have been two of the highest-paid footballers in the modern era.As per The Mirror,

This rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is, or at least was, the greatest the sport has ever seen.

Leonardo Bonucci faced off against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on multiple occasions, but the Juventus legend chose a former Liverpool star as his toughest opponent

Cristiano Ronaldo was once again jeered by opposition fans, who also chanted his arch-rival Lionel Messi’s name.

Former Portugal manager Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to play for his country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo, despite being 39, is still going strong for club and country. He is still Portugal's captain and is churning out impressive numbers.