Cristiano Ronaldo has always had an individual rivalry with Lionel Messi, whether that is in terms of goals scored, assists, or the trophies they have won. Now

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's relationship has often been the cause of much speculation but the Portuguese star's past comments on the pair's wives appear to put rumours of bad blood to bed

Both athletes have competed against each other multiple times in both club and international matches. While Ronaldo has 915 career goals and 256 assists in 1,254 appearances, Messi has 850 goals and 379 assists in 1,083 appearances. However, Messi has more Ballon d'Or best player awards (eight) than Ronaldo (five).