Messi has been escalated by the press as the duo have mutual respect for each other.
Ronaldo however says the two are not friends despite their respect for each other.
The Real Madrid star and his Barcelona counterpart have dominated the Ballon d’Or election over the past eight years and they are widely regarded as the two best players in the game.
“There is a big mutual respect between myself and Messi,” the 31-year-old told Coach Magazine. “The media like to make out like we have this big rivalry, but we don’t.
“It is not like we are good friends, but there is a mutual respect on both sides.”
Ronaldo and Messi have both been named as nominees for the 2016 Ballon D’or award.
Messi is the reigning Ballon D’or winner having beaten Ronaldo and club teammate Neymar to the award in 2015.
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