Why do Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi cause such a divide among fans? | ESPN FC

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley responds to comments from viewers who consider him to be anti-Cristiano Ronaldo for his comments after Ronaldo’s hat trick in Portugal’s win vs. Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League semifinals. Burley stands by his comments, saying the Juventus and former Real Madrid star gets a lot of credit, but his latest hat trick came in a “glorified” friendly. Gab Marcotti jumps in to discuss the divide between fans of Ronaldo and Barcelona star Lionel Messi. He says both players have “cult-like” followings, in which passionate supporters of one hate the other.

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