Then again, Messi is too good for his popularity to be dependent on a rival player. His fans may spend a lot of time arguing with Ronaldo fans, but they love him because of the way he plays the game, his genius on the ball, the fact he’s the best passer in the world, or the fact none of it seems to phase him in any way at all. Anyone who thinks Messi fans will lose interest if and when Ronaldo leaves the picture is missing the point.
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