Cristiano Ronaldo challenged Lionel Messi to follow his footsteps and move to Serie A earlier this week.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, per ESPN, he said: "Maybe [Messi] misses me.

"I've played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and with the national team while he's always been in Spain. Maybe he needs me more. For me, life is a challenge and I like it and I like making people happy.

"I'd like it if he came to Italy one day. He should do like me and accept the challenge. But if he's happy there then I respect that: he's a fantastic footballer, a great lad, but I'm not missing anything here. This is my new life and I'm happy."

As things stand, there is very little chance that Messi leaves Barcelona for any club.

But, if Messi was to accept Ronaldo's challenge and leave Spain for Italy, what would happen?

Using Football Manager 2019, Planet Football have simulated the outcome of the 2018/19 season if Messi decided to take up Ronaldo's challenge.

They have placed Messi at Napoli, the club closest to Juventus in terms of quality and budget in Italy.

And here's what happened...

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