In a recent interview with Ronaldo by French football magazine L'equipe, one journalist made an error that could have gotten them kicked out of the Real Madrid player's home. There are just two words that are forbidden as soon as you step through front door: Lionel Messi.
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‘We don’t talk about Messi inside the house', Cristiano's sister Katia said, cutting off a reporter after they had asked a Messi related question. 'Cristiano knows that outside the door, there’s a whirlwind and he knows that, when he crosses the door from the outside to the inside he is protected. This is where he recharges all his batteries.’
Duly noted. In Ronaldo's home, only the name one five time Ballon d'Or winner can be said.