Cristiano Ronaldo interview: Messi rivalry lifts us

Cristiano Ronaldo admits his rivalry with Lionel Messi continues to push both players to improve.

Ronaldo won his third Ballon D’Or title last week while Messi has won the prestigious award four times.

“Maybe Messi helps with that motivation, like other players who drive up your level because you work to be better than them,” Ronaldo said. “Any competition is an added reason for motivation.”