Cristiano Ronaldo+ FÖLJRonaldos call to the rival: ”Come to Italy”FOOTBALL

They played nine seasons together in La Liga – one in Real Madrid, the other in Barcelona.

Now calls the Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and his nemesis Lionel Messi to follow him to Serie A.

” I would like that he came to Italy, says in his stance.

Five times has Cristiano Ronaldo, 33, was awarded with the prize Ballon d’or and thus been hailed as the world’s best footballer. Usually has his toughest competitor was called Lionel Messi, 31.

the argentinian – who for nine years was in the same league as Ronaldo has won the award five times.

In the summer, chose, however, Ronaldo to move to Serie A and Juventus, and now he calls on his bitter rival courage to leave Barcelona and follow in his footsteps.

– I hope that he will take on the challenge, just as I am. But if he is happy there so I respect it, ” he says, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

Photo: TT”I is still an incredible player,”

Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid in 2009, after several seasons at Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United. He makes a point of that he has tested on to play in various international leagues while Messi belonged to Barcelona’s seniortrupp since 2004.

– I have played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and for my team while he’s still in Spain. Perhaps he needs me more than I need him. For me, life is a challenge, I like it and I love to make people happy, ” he says.

– He is a fantastic player and a lovely guy, but I don’t miss anything here. This is my new life and I’m happy. I left my comfort zone and took me up to the challenge here in Turin. All has gone well and I have proven that I am still an incredible player.

It remains to be seen if Messi is attracted by His words, or if he becomes Barcelona faithful.