Yes， Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been friends for a long time. They had known each other since they were both young stars in the Barcelona youth system. Despite their intense rivalry on the pitch， they have always had a strong bond of friendship off it， and even after Ronaldo’s move to Real Madrid， they have still kept in contact.
Messi and Ronaldo have a mutual respect for each other， and it is clear that they get on well. For example， back in 2011 Ronaldo praised Messi during an interview and said， “He is the best player in the world and it makes me proud to see how he has developed.”
In addition， Messi and Ronaldo have often shared special moments on the pitch. For example， after Ronaldo’s goal against Barcelona in the 2017 El Clásico， Messi ran to his friend to congratulate him. They also often embrace at the end of matches， showing that despite their intense rivalry， they are still good friends.
In conclusion， Messi and Ronaldo have been good friends for many years and have a great mutual respect for each other. Their friendship is an example of how， despite their intense rivalry， sportsmen can still be good friends.
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