Interesting Coincidence As Lionel Messi Opens Up on How One of His Sons ‘Behaves Like Cristiano Ronaldo’

• Lionel Messi has disclosed an interesting fact about his second son Mateo, which is similar to his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo
• Messi shed more light on his family life, particularly Mateo, aged seven, a number synonymous with the Manchester United superstar
• The 35-year-old PSG forward has been in a rich vein of form since the start of the current campaign and would hope to translate the same performance at the 2022 World Cup, which he said will be his last

Paris Saint-Germain Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may have more in common than just being put on the table for the timeless argument of who is the greatest footballer of all time among the pair.

While Messi has rediscovered his mojo, rising from the ruins of a difficult first season with PSG, long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo is enduring his worst-ever season in recent history.

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However, the Argentine's recent revelation about his family life gives credence to the reason why Messi and Ronaldo have a lot more in common.

According to the 35-year-old forward, his middle son, Mateo, hates to lose, a trait identified with his eternal nemesis, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Interestingly, Messi's second child, Mateo, aged seven, which is Ronaldo's favourite number.

Speaking about his tough love towards his three sons Thiago, Ciro and Mateo, as quoted by Daily Star the former Barcelona talisman threw more light on Mateo's Ronaldo-like attitude: “That’s bad because he doesn’t like to lose at anything.

“When he loses he starts kicking off and argues with his brothers. He’s a terrible loser and to avoid problems I let him win many times.”

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi has disclosed he is strict with his three sons as the Paris Saint-Germain forward opened up on his parenting style.

Messi, who looks soft and unassuming in appearance, admitted he is stricter with his three children than his enchanting wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

"Between me and Antonela, I’m the one who tells the boys off most," explained Lionel Messi when discussing his family life in an interview with an Argentine journalist.