Cristiano Ronaldo and Antonio Cassano have recently been at odds after the Italian ex-player left Ronaldo out of his list of the top 10 players in history.

This decision did not sit well with the Portuguese star, who sent a direct message to Cassano, accusing him of disrespect. According to Cassano in a recent interview, Ronaldo sent him a text and a voice message listing all of his accomplishments and titles, confronting him for the exclusion.

In the message, Ronaldo firmly stated, "You disrespected me, don't do it again," and reminded Cassano of the more than 150 goals he had scored and the numerous trophies he had won throughout his career.

Cassano quickly responded, saying, "Dear Cristiano, it's not about disrespecting you; I just don't like you as a player," clarifying that his opinion wasn't based on Ronaldo's achievements but rather his style of play.

This isn't the first clash between the two, as Cassano has been a vocal critic of Ronaldo in recent years. However, this time, the Portuguese icon didn't let the opportunity pass to defend his legacy, something he has done repeatedly when his status as one of the greatest players in the world has been called into question.