--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo…" description: "\"I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. If I can take a little of each player's game and make it my own, I would be very happy,\" — Neymar" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b7/neymar-2716_cristiano-ronaldo_i-have-both-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo_624370.jpg" --- # I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. If I… ![“I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. If I can take a little of each player's game and make it my own, I would be very happy,” quote by Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b7/neymar-2716_cristiano-ronaldo_i-have-both-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo_624370.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b7/neymar-2716_cristiano-ronaldo_i-have-both-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo_624370.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b7/neymar-2716_cristiano-ronaldo_i-have-both-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo_624370.jpg) > “I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. If I can take a little of each player's game and make it my own, I would be very happy,” [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. I admire both Messi and Ronaldo; blending their skills would make me happy. **In simple terms:** Combining strengths of two great players would be fulfilling. Key Takeaway Learn from multiple role models. Themes sports role models integration Mood optimistic aspirational Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - training - teamwork - personal development Key Concepts skill synthesis personal growth Questions to Reflect On - Which traits do you value most? - How can you create your unique style? 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He holds numerous records, such as the most goals scored…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jose-mourinho/ronaldinho-is-better-than-cristiano-ronaldo-but-neither-are-as-good/) [Jose Mourinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jose-mourinho/) > [Messi is not really from Barca's ranks. What they did was sign the most talented kid in the whole of Argentina! Messi was already…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/javier-clemente/messi-is-not-really-from-barca-s-ranks-what-they-did-was-sign-the/) [Javier Clemente](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/javier-clemente/) > [ I vote for who I think it deserves it. I already voted for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014 \[when he won his 3rd bdo\]. I… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-vote-for-who-i-think-it-deserves-it-i-already-voted-for-cristiano/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I like to watch good football so I like to watch good players. I like Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Wayne Rooney.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-like-to-watch-good-football-so-i-like-to-watch-good-players-i-like/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I respect his decisions, but football without Messi is not football. It is very hard to imagine football without him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-respect-his-decisions-but-football-without-messi-is-not-football-it/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [It is very simple, Messi is the best in the world, and if you give him a little bit of space, he can do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/it-is-very-simple-messi-is-the-best-in-the-world-and-if-you-give-him/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [When I arrived at Barcelona and saw Messi's face, and later Luis Suarez, I felt like it was a videogame.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/when-i-arrived-at-barcelona-and-saw-messi-s-face-and-later-luis/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [ Little by little, Leo \[Messi\] and I are understanding each other better. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/little-by-little-leo-messi-and-i-are-understanding-each-other-better/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) ## More by Neymar > [Of course Messi could handle a cold Tuesday night in Stoke. He'd be drinking tea and relaxing beforehand. Me? I'd probably be the same.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/of-course-messi-could-handle-a-cold-tuesday-night-in-stoke-he-d-be/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [ Little by little, Leo \[Messi\] and I are understanding each other better. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/little-by-little-leo-messi-and-i-are-understanding-each-other-better/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I try to be myself without being anything different.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-try-to-be-myself-without-being-anything-different/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I dreamt of being like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaucho.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-dreamt-of-being-like-ronaldo-ronaldinho-gaucho/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I'm a happy guy. I like to joke around. I'm irreverent. I love my family; I love my son. I was very happy with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-m-a-happy-guy-i-like-to-joke-around-i-m-irreverent-i-love-my-family/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [To play with the best is very easy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/to-play-with-the-best-is-very-easy/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [ I vote for who I think it deserves it. I already voted for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014 \[when he won his 3rd bdo\]. I… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-vote-for-who-i-think-it-deserves-it-i-already-voted-for-cristiano/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I've learned my tricks watching videos on the Internet with friends. I'm always trying to copy what I've seen at home, what I learned…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-ve-learned-my-tricks-watching-videos-on-the-internet-with-friends-i/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [It is easier when you like to work with your companions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/it-is-easier-when-you-like-to-work-with-your-companions/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I don't feel hatred for Zuniga.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-don-t-feel-hatred-for-zuniga/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [No one can compare to Ronaldinho. I remember his plays, his dribbles. I remember him winning every title at the Camp Nou. He made…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/no-one-can-compare-to-ronaldinho-i-remember-his-plays-his-dribbles-i/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [There weren't many options growing up, so I would wear whatever possible. I once saw a little boy wearing Jordan sneakers in a movie...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/there-weren-t-many-options-growing-up-so-i-would-wear-whatever/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I just want to be better every day, to get better every day, not to be better than anyone else.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neymar/i-just-want-to-be-better-every-day-to-get-better-every-day-not-to-be/) [Neymar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neymar/) > [I just like playing with the ball. 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He holds numerous records, such as the most goals scored…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jose-mourinho/ronaldinho-is-better-than-cristiano-ronaldo-but-neither-are-as-good/) [Jose Mourinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jose-mourinho/) > [Cristiano Ronaldo's was the most exciting debut I've ever seen. There have been a few players described as 'The New George Best' over the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/george-best/cristiano-ronaldo-s-was-the-most-exciting-debut-i-ve-ever-seen-there/) [George Best](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-best/) > [Every time he plays, Leo Messi reminds me more of Maradona, both left-footed and short, Messi is the best player in the world, along…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva/every-time-he-plays-leo-messi-reminds-me-more-of-maradona-both-left/) [Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva/) > [Ronaldo is a unique player for all of his talent and his professionalism. He is a player who is extraordinarily consistent.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/carlo-ancelotti/ronaldo-is-a-unique-player-for-all-of-his-talent-and-his/) [Carlo Ancelotti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/carlo-ancelotti/) > [Everyone knows Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Messi, not only me, but for some it's hard to recognize that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/didier-drogba/everyone-knows-cristiano-ronaldo-is-better-than-messi-not-only-me-but/) [Didier Drogba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/didier-drogba/) > [Portugal have a national team called Cristiano Ronaldo and a group of players who run after him.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/carlos-queiroz/portugal-have-a-national-team-called-cristiano-ronaldo-and-a-group-of/) [Carlos Queiroz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/carlos-queiroz/) > [Cristiano Ronaldo has done massive things in both the Premier League and in the Champions League, but Messi is the best though and I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yaya-toure/cristiano-ronaldo-has-done-massive-things-in-both-the-premier-league/) [Yaya Toure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yaya-toure/) > [When Cristiano Ronaldo gets the ball, you can just leave him to it while he beats player after player.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ryan-giggs/when-cristiano-ronaldo-gets-the-ball-you-can-just-leave-him-to-it/) [Ryan Giggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ryan-giggs/) [Browse all 37 Cristiano ronaldo quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cristiano-ronaldo/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "I have both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as my idols. 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