Cristiano Ronaldo was ecstatic to score a goal against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Juventus forward, who has a long history of scoring against the French club, was pleased to add another goal to his tally against them. But, more importantly, he was thrilled to see his old friend and rival, Lionel Messi, again.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have been rivals for over a decade, with both players consistently competing for the title of the best player in the world. They have faced each other many times in the past, with their most recent meeting coming in the Champions League Round of 16. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both players scoring a goal each.
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Cristiano Ronaldo also took the opportunity to reflect on his goal against PSG, which came in the second half of the match. “It was a great feeling to score against PSG,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of success against them in the past and it’s always a special moment to score against a team like them. They’re a strong side and it’s always a tough game against them.”
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The Portuguese forward Cristiano has a long history of scoring against PSG. His first goal against them came in 2013 when he was playing for Real Madrid. Since then, he has scored a total of seven goals against the French club in the Champions League.
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi may be rivals on the field. They have always shown mutual respect for each other off it. They have both had successful careers and have achieved a great deal of success in the game.
It’s always a treat for football fans to see these two legends of the game face off against each other. Their matches are always highly anticipated. The world watches with bated breath to see which player will come out on top.
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