Endrick, a new football star recruited to Real Madrid, quoted Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol. This is also seen with Haaland, Mbappe, Saka, Vini Jr, Rodrygo, Kvara. So many young players today all state Ronaldo as an influence for them. Messi has more accolades than Ronaldo, but the only young players I can think that stated him as an influence is Julian Alvarez and Jude Bellingham. Why do you think most young players respect and admire Ronaldo more than Messi?
What do you mean the way he carries himself? I don’t get how people can stand his petulance, selfishness and arrogance. Unless a larger majority than I think actually like these things and act this way themselves. For me this is a vice not a virtue to be looked up to. Looking like an absolute petty, spoilt kid when things don’t go his way whether that be against referees (who he frequently tries to cheat moreso than others), other players, fans (even slapping a kid’s phone outta his hand), even teammates (not celebrating, arguing to take pens and free kicks, etc). Everything is so self centred it almost disgusts me.