Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 24 Sept 2026
Ronaldo Fired Angry Texts at Ferdinand Over Messi Claim
Hearing an England legend crown Lionel Messi above him did not sit well with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo
player
Who
Cristiano Ronaldo
What
Sent angry texts
To
Rio Ferdinand
Trigger
England icon called Messi better
What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo sent angry messages to Rio Ferdinand after hearing an English legend call Lionel Messi better than him.
- The messages followed a claim that Messi was the superior player.
- The England icon's comment reportedly sparked Ronaldo's reaction.
The anecdote adds another chapter to the long-running Ronaldo vs Messi debate.
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