Brazilian legend De Lima Ronaldo, has revealed he doesn’t want to see Lionel Messi wins the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Ronaldo won the World Cup twice during his famous reign as a footballer. The first being in a 1994 which he did not play a single match a single match and the second in 2002 where he was the top scorer with 8 goals.

Messi on the other hand is yet to win the trophy though he came very close in 2014 but was punished by Mario Gotze extra time strike.

Messi is backed by most football lovers and legend to get his hands on the 96 carat gold trophy but it’s completely different for Ronaldo who still hold strong the rivalry between Brazil and Argentina.

Ronaldo asked if he wanted to see seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi win the trophy, Nazario told The Guardian:

“If he nationalised for Spain. The Brazil-Argentina rivalry is so big. We had incredible battles, with respect, and that’s the loveliest thing in football.

“But Argentina winning the World Cup doesn’t bear thinking about. Does Messi deserve it? Of course he does – but not with my support. I love him and he’ll understand because I’m sure he would feel exactly the same way.”

He added: “When you win there’s respect too: like Diego, who’s so respected in Brazil. But, nah.”

There’s some anxiety and nerves at the same time. It is the last one,” he said. “In a World Cup, anything can happen. All the matches are very tough. The favourites don’t always end up winning.

“I don’t know if we’re the favourites, but Argentina is always a candidate because of its history. Now even more so because of the moment we’re in, but we are not the favourites. I think there are other teams that are above us.”