Gary Lineker has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo unfollowed him on social media after the former England striker praised Lionel Messi. The Match of the Day presenter made the claim during a discussion about the two football icons.
Lineker, who has been a vocal admirer of Messi, said the Portuguese forward took exception to his comments. 'I think he unfollowed me because I said Messi was the best,' Lineker told a podcast.
The BBC Sport pundit added that he had previously followed both players on Instagram but noticed Ronaldo was no longer among his followers. The incident highlights the intense rivalry between the two superstars.
Messi, who recently starred for Argentina in their 3-0 Copa America quarter-final win over Ecuador, has often been compared to Ronaldo. Lineker's remarks have reignited debate over who is the greater player.
