Rodrygo laughs and refuses to his choose his favourite of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Rodrygo
(Image credit: PA)

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is a man of actions, rather than words.

Take last season in the Champions League. The Brazilian rose to the occasion to grab vital goals and come in clutch for Los Blancos on the road to their 14th European title. Having emulated the legendary Real top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, however, the Brazilian still wouldn't choose him over his greatest rival. 

The forward was speaking as a global brand ambassador for TCL and laughed when asked to pick his favourite.

Rodrygo Real Madrid

Rodrygo in action for Real Madrid (Image credit: PA Images)

"Really difficult question," the Real star laughed. "Both are really good players, so I don't know… both are really good players."

When asked about his plans for this season, the message was clearer than ever: just because the club won the Champions League and La Liga last season, it doesn't mean they're not aiming to do so again this season, too. 

"e hope to do the same like last season, we want to win everything," Rodrygo said.

Real Madrid celebrate winning their 14th Champions League trophy after victory in Paris against Liverpool in May 2022.

Real Madrid won the Champions League last season (Image credit: Getty Images)

"Last season we won almost everything and we really hope win all the titles next season."

Rodrygo was speaking as a global brand ambassador for TCL. #InspireGreatness  @TCL_Global. More details here: https://www.tcl.com/uk/en/mobile

Mark White
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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