Cristiano Ronaldo's son starstruck by Lionel Messi

His father may be the current FIFA Ballon d'Or winner after his third triumph, yet it seems Cristiano Ronaldo's son is in awe of his dad's great rival, Lionel Messi.

Video from Monday's Ballon d'Or gala shows four-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi affectionately greeting Cristiano Jr., patting him on the head and asking him how he is doing.

Ronaldo then calls from across the room, "He watched a video on the Internet about us and he talks about you".

He then tells his son, "Don't be embarrassed now!"