Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a fierce rivalry that spanned over a decade - and their families also got involved in the war of words off the pitch

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo spent years competing with one another for the crown of 'best footballer on the planet', and their families also joined in the heated discussions at times

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has made it clear: his father is not his pick for the best player in the world. In fact, the young boy’s favorite player isn’t even Lionel Messi—it's another global superstar.