‘I’ve Refereed Both Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo – Here’s the Key Difference’

Make no mistake about it; Cristiano Ronaldo, now of Al-Nassr and Inter Miami megastar Lionel Messi are two of the greatest footballers to ever grace the turf, with them endearing themselves to a worldwide collection of fans who enjoy the thrills and spills of the beautiful game.

The pair shared the European stage for nearly two decades as they forever tussled for the biggest individual prize up for grabs, the Ballon d’Or, but the true beauty of their rivalry was their competitive nature. And that, of course, sometimes trickles into how they act on the pitch.

Their respective teammates, of course, have marvelled at their talent over the years and have had the pleasure of linking up with the aforementioned duo, thus making their lives that little bit easier – but what is it like from a referee’s perspective?

Said Martinez, a 33-year-old referee from Honduras, has been given the job of officiating both during his officiating career – and in recent times, has revealed the comparisons between the two in terms of how they speak to referees.