Man United and Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted the one thing he used to do to help rival Lionel Messi.

Introduction: When football fans argue about greatness, one comparison dominates every debate: Messi vs Ronaldo. Few sporting rivalries have reached the legendary heights that have been enjoyed by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

It’s almost five years since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo last faced off in a competitive fixture, and it looks increasingly unlikely we’ll never see it happen again as they wind down their careers in different footballing orbits.