A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his dislike towards the Al Nassr hero directly to him during a conversation on a flight, stating that he ‘hated’ him.

A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his animosity towards the Al Nassr hero directly to him during a conversation on a flight, stating that he ‘hated’ him.

A former colleague of Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus once expressed that he “disliked” the Portuguese superstar, having been influenced by his admiration for Lionel Messi during his formative years.

A distinguished cohort of players has had the honour of competing alongside both Ronaldo and Messi, comprising Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain, Fernando Gago, Deco, and Gabriel Heinze.

Paulo Dybala is among the select individuals who have had the opportunity to collaborate with two of the all-time greats, having played alongside them at both the club and international levels.

The Argentine forward dedicated three years to playing in conjunction with the five-time Ballon d’Or recipient.

During an interview, Dybala disclosed the conversation he had with Ronaldo while on a flight to an away match.

“I had the pleasure of spending three enjoyable years alongside Cristiano; the team was exceptionally robust, and he contributed an additional dimension,” he stated, as reported by Football Italia.

A significant rivalry exists between Messi and Ronaldo in Argentina.

On one occasion, while we were en route to a game, I occupied a seat at the rear of the aircraft, whereas he was positioned slightly ahead of me.

remarked, “At one juncture, he approached me, and we engaged in a conversation about life in general for a period of time.

I conveyed to him, ‘During my childhood, I harboured a strong dislike for you.'” We found humour in the situation, and we have consistently maintained a cordial relationship.

During their tenure at Juventus, Dybala and Ronaldo secured two Serie A championships as well as the Coppa Italia.

Undoubtedly, he secured the World Cup alongside Messi, signifying that he has experienced triumph alongside two of the most illustrious players in the history of the sport.

Earlier this year, Dybala made an unexpected selection when requested to identify the three finest players with whom he has ever played.

Having accumulated 450 club appearances throughout his career, the former Palermo player referenced fellow Argentine Gonzalo Higuain in his enumeration.

stated to Al Arabi Al Jadeed, as reported by Calciomercato, “Messi, Ronaldo, and [Gonzalo] Higuain are my three preferred teammates in the realm of football.” “Ronaldo is a champion.” Competing alongside him at Juventus was a truly remarkable experience.

From him, I acquired insights into the commitment to my profession and the relentless aspiration to succeed, irrespective of the accomplishments I had already attained. I am not astonished that he is also achieving success in Arabia.