When Lionel Messi dominated all the major awards last season, everyone expected a response from his long-time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese has responded in a brilliant fashion this term with unbelievable performances and amazing records in front of goal as he leads Juventus charge for European glory once again.
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Ronaldo is on an impressive run at the moment. He's found the back of the net in his last 10 Serie A games, with his momentum rising higher as we enter the decisive phase of the campaign. The attacker has bagged 20 Serie A goals for Juve this season, to go with two assists in 20 appearances. He's also scored twice and set up another one from six games in the Champions League.
Ronaldo's thirst for success and his determination to prove himself as the world's finest footballer is bringing the best out of him once again. At 35, the Portuguese still has plenty of fuel left in him. He's already moved past Messi in the battle for the Ballon d'Or at the moment and he will be keen to keep himself above his eternal rival till the end of the campaign in order to draw level with him on six triumphs.
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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