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Lionel Messi claims Cristiano Ronaldo has 'adapted in an impressive way' to the 'very difficult' Premier League at Man United and insists his rivalry with the Portugal star is 'history'

PSG star Lionel Messi has insisted that his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo has adapted impressively on his return to Manchester United, despite the club's recent dire form.

Ronaldo has been a bright light in United's poor start to the season and has bailed the Red Devils out in crucial games with all seven of their Champions League points so far coming thanks to his late strikes.

But his nine goals this term eventually couldn't save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from the axe after the club dismissed the manager following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday.