CRISTIANO RONALDO is growing tired of comparisons with fellow football superstar Lionel Messi.
The two talismans for rival sides Real Madrid and Barcelona are widely considered to be in a toe-to-toe battle for this year’s Balon d’Or award.
Both men are on a 23-man shortlist compiled by FIFA’s football committee and media experts.
But when it comes to their rivalry, Real ace Ronaldo is not interested in discussing it any more.
The ex-Manchester United star said: “The truth is I’m a little tired of it.
“It’s a little heavy but I’m used to it. I don’t like to compare myself with others.
“Messi and I are different, that’s for sure. I respect him a lot.
“Messi can win the Balon d’Or but so can Xavi or Iniesta — and we cannot forget Didier Drogba or Falcao. They can also receive the trophy.”
The selection process for the award will be cut to a shortlist of three before a winner is named on January 7.
The Sun