Barcelona striker Lionel Messi said that Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo, has always played well for a long time.
"He's a great player. Now everyone is talking about looks good, but he has been playing well for a long time, both for club and country," said Messi.
2013-2014 season has gone so far, Ronaldo has scored 17 goals in 14 appearances in Liga BBVA and eight goals in four Champions League matches. On the International stage, Ronaldo scored ten goals in eight games.
Last four goals Ronaldo for Portugal printed on the play-offs for the 2014 World Cup against Sweden, which ended 4-2 on aggregate (1-0, 3-2).
"Of course I'm glad Portugal qualify. Should join the best team competitions (World Cup), because if you want to be the best then you have to beat the best. I think it is good for the World Cup because Cristiano will be there," he said.
