Paulo Dybala told Cristiano Ronaldo he hated him to his face

AArgentinian football star Paulo Dybalaknown for his extraordinary talent and versatility on the field, had the rare privilege of playing alongside both Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, his journey with Ronaldo at Juventus began with an honest and unexpected confession.

Dybala admitted he once “hated” the Portuguese star – a feeling rooted in the fierce rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo, especially in Argentina.

He spent three successful years at Juventus with Ronaldo, during which they won two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia. However, their relationship began with a candid conversation aboard a team flight.

“There is a great rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo in Argentina,” he said.

“One time we were leaving for a match, I was sitting at the back of the plane and he was slightly early. At one point he came up to me, we talked for a while about life in general and I told him, 'When I was a kid, I practically hated you.' We laughed about it and were always on good terms.”

Ronaldo's influence on Dybala

Despite his first feelings, Dybala and Ronaldo formed a strong bond on and off the field. Dybala praised Ronaldo's professionalism and his relentless drive to succeed.

“Ronaldo is a champion”, Dybala note.

“Playing with him at Juventus was wonderful. I learned from him his dedication to my job and his desire to win, despite everything he had already achieved.”

Dybala's admiration is not limited to Ronaldo. After winning the World Cup alongside Messi, he considers this achievement a career-defining moment.

Even though both players marked him significantly, Dybala's unique perspective offers fans a rare glimpse into the contrasting qualities of these football icons.

When asked about his favorite teammates, Dybala named Gonzalo Higuain alongside Messi and Ronaldo.

“Higuain, Messi and Ronaldo are my three favorite teammates,” he noted.

“Even though my dream since I was a child was to play with Messiplaying with Ronaldo at Juventus, it was also an incredible experience.”