Top 5 priceless pictures of Ronaldo and Messi during Portugal vs Argentina

It was a big night at the Old Trafford as the two best players resumed their long standing rivalry, only this time for their national teams. Argentina and Portugal played an international friendly, a match which normally wouldn’t be a high profile encounter by any means. But when it’s Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, you know its special.These two colossal figures have dominated the footballing planet for several years now. The desire to be the best has forced them top push each other al the time and as a result we fans have been treated to a rivalry like never seen before.But this isn’t another story of rivalry between the Argentine and the Portugues. Rather, the night will be remembered for some massive amount of respect displayed and the casual moments shared between them. Here, we take a look at some priceless pictures of Ronaldo and Messi from last night.

#1 Ronaldo and Messi greet each other in the tunnel

“So, we meet again!”

Walking down the tunnel for their respective clubs on El Clasico days with determination and focus is a sight we all are familiar with. But here, FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid or Ronaldo vs Messi to be more specific was left far behind as Ronaldo and Messi greeted each other in the tunnel before the game.

It was as if their rivalry never existed in truth but fans forced it upon themselves. It was an iconic moment before the game itself which laid the foundation for a special night at the Old Trafford.

#2 Pre-match handshakes

The players did their traditional handshakeroutine before kick off, but the most expensive one had to be the one between thePortuguese superstar and the Argentine magician.

#3 Captains of their ship

Both Ronaldo and Messi have established themselves as the marquee players of their team. And it is very obvious that the two eventually became the captain of the respective ship.

Here, we see them, exchanging national emblems before getting on to the field to kick off proceedings.

#4 Any secret that we fans don\'t know about

One of the best pictures that has been doing rounds around the internet. And we are grateful that this moment didn’t go uncaptured. Everybody is definitely wondering what the do must have been discussing secretly.

Was it the fact that they secretly are friends? Or just laughing at us for being so foolish to fight over them?

Sadly, no one will ever know.

#5 Special moment right there!

This, by far, was the best moment of a short lived appearance by the magnificent duo. A priceless and rarest of snapshots of two of the greatest players you will ever see, smiling together and sharing a light moment. Again, what were they talking about?