The state said the Portuguese agency was the same one that “discovered Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Six-time winner Messi and five-time winner Ronaldo are pundits favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored five goals in six appearances for the Red Devils in September.
Ronaldo won his fifth player of the month award shortly after his return to Manchester United.
A 94th-minute goal by Ronaldo helped United grab a crucial home win against Villareal Wednesday night in the Champions League.
Aston Villa earned a shock victory over United as Bruno Fernandes missed a stoppage time penalty.
Aside from salary and bonuses, Ronaldo would earn from endorsements and partnerships with brands and his CR7 brand.
United narrowly defeated Hammer 2-1, moving into second position on the Premier League table, behind Liverpool on goal difference.
Cristiano Ronaldo has described Manchester United’s defeat to Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League opening game as an undesirable outcome.
United lost control of the game moments after Wan-Bissaka got a red card for a bad tackle on Christopher Martins.
