Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the rivalry he has with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, is making him a better player, but pointed out that the Argentine is not the only footballer, who is a source of inspiration to him.
The Real Madrid forward was recently announced as the winner of the 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or prize, beating Messi and Franck Ribery to the award.
“Competition helps me to be a better player, of course. But not only competition with Messi,” Ronaldo told France Football.
“Also other players of a high level like those I see in the Premier League and in other leagues: Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Neymar, Gareth Bale, Diego Costa or Radamel Falcao.
“They improve the level they play at and because of this I’m also going to improve. Messi and I both want to be the best and we help each other to better ourselves.”
The 28-year-old is often hailed for his professional conduct and he once again highlighted the need for a player to look after his body.
“I know that if I work hard and show a lot of ambition I’ll be the best on the pitch. I’ve always considered myself a professional guy. That’s my culture.
“I’ve always learned a lot from other players, from Gary Neville or Ryan Giggs at United, from Raul and Michel Salgado at Madrid and from Luis Figo, Rui Costa, Deco and Fernando Couto in the national team.
“Being a good professional is 70 per cent of being successful as a player.”
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