On June 20, Inter Miami Porto reversed 2-1 in the second group stage of the Club World Cup.
After the match, Messi, who scored a goal in this match, accepted an interview with DSports. When the reporter asked for Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi said: “The competition only exists on the field. We each want to do our best for the team, go all the way in our own moments and positions. But it is clear that it is all limited to the field. We are only two ordinary people.”
“We are not friends because we don't spend much time together, but there is always respect between us. I admire him very much – for his established career and the glory that continues. He still competes at the highest level.”