I always found Ronaldo to be more entertaining than Messi. Even when his team mates weren't on it, he'd still be able to make a difference and influence a result. Some of the headers he scored over the years were sensational, his ability to hang in the air was incredible. But alas, the debate is now over. Messi has proven to be the the all time great. He owns all the key stats,and has a consistency that has followed him into his twilight years.
Perhaps it was his return to Utd that caused Ronaldo damage. Or his time in the desert. But seeing his team mates have stopped believing in him, makes me wonder if he might have lost some self belief as well.
Time to hang it up. Don't wait for them to ask you to leave the party. That's not how a king leaves.