Cristiano Ronaldo has moved swiftly to deny reports he refers to Leo Messi in insulting and unflattering terms inside the Real Madrid dressing room.
Catalan journalist Guillem Balague claims in a newly-published book that the Portuguese star is cold and distant with the Barcelona forward and refers to him in somewhat offensive terms when behind the closed doors of the changing room.
Having seen the claims, Ronaldo immediately denied it, saying he has the utmost respect for all professional footballers, including the Barcelona and Argentina forward. He added that he would be taking legal action.
“News is circulating that I allegedly made offending remarks regarding Lionel Messi,” the 29-year-old wrote on his official Facebook page.
He added: “This is absolutely false and I have assured my lawyer takes action to sue those responsible. I have the utmost respect for all my professional colleagues, and Messi is obviously no exception.”
Ronaldo and Messi are both in the running for the Ballon d’Or award, with the Portuguese the favourite to win it for the second year in a row. He played a key role in his side’s success in the Copa del Rey and Champions League last season. Messi, meanwhile, helped his national side to the World Cup final and picked up the award for the best player of the tournament.
how could they say that?ronaldo would never do such an unprofessional thing!!!