Cristiano Ronaldo appears to suggest that he is no longer interested in his race with Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or Award, turning his attention to team glory.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the Ballon d'Or awards but an alternative list of winners has emerged.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have shared an iconic rivalry over the ages, and with the curtains finally coming to a close, it seems like CR7 has given up on atleast one certain race.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has insisted that he will always pick Lionel Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi holds the record for the most El Clasico goals with 26, while Cristiano Ronaldo is tied for second with Alfredo Di Stefano at 18. The Messi and Ronaldo era in El Clasico is over, leaving fans excited about potential future player rivalries, with Lamine Yamal versus Kylian Mbappe a possibility.

Lionel Messi is the first name that comes to mind for several top players in European soccer when talking about the Champions League, despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has won more titles and scored more goals in the competition.