Messi: I am pleased that Ronaldo will be at the World Cup.

Messi states that he is happy about his rival Cristiano Ronaldo playing the 2014 World Cup.

Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi says that he is happy to see his rival Ronaldo sealing Portugal's qualification for the World Cup 2014. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in the second leg against Sweden in Tuesday's World Cup play-off to qualify for Brazil and Messi states that he is happy for hiv rival's side qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

"I was very happy for him when he scored those goals, It's just great wen the best teams compete with each other in Brazil, and Ronaldo has a great scoring rate this season.I don't know if this is his best moment, but he is always there scoring goals in all the games and playing his beautiful football in both his club and country, He has been in good form for many years, Whether he is at the best, or a bit below that, there is almost no difference."Messi told to the reporters.


Messi, who was awarded the Golden Shoe for a third consecutive occasion after scoring 46 goals in La Liga last season, is hoping to add the world Cup with Argentina to a stunning list of awards next season."Certainly to win the World Cup is a dream for me, my team-mates and all of Argentina,We need to improve a couple of things, but there are still seven months before the World Cup, Hopefully we can win there, but a lot of nations can do it".Messi said to the reporters.

Messi, who is expected to be out for eight weeks due to his hamstring, says he is not leaving Fc Barcelona despite suggestions that he would get a chance of appreciating a different challenge in football.

:My intention to stay with Barcelona is excellent, I am grateful if what they say is true and there are people interested. It makes you proud that they say such things, But my life is with Barcelona forever."