The source of engagement was hardly new: Messi vs Ronaldo, the forever war of global football. Except, this time, it was not about Cristiano and Lionel, the duopoly that defined a generation ...

Yes, and while it's not on a football pitch where we once admired their talent, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will share the court again. Something unexpected is happening in the sports world ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was forced to act as an emergency translator for Lionel Messi at an awards ceremony as he insisted the two rivals share a good relationship. Messi leads the head ...

This rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is, or at least was, the greatest the sport has ever seen. Widely regarded as this century's two greatest players, and two of the best of ...

Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 having scored 120 goals for the Spanish club in the Champions League – a record that even Cristiano Ronaldo, with his 105 for ...

New York City defender Mitja Ilenic says he fulfilled a lifelong dream by hitting Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siu' celebration in front of Lionel Messi. Inter Miami were 2-1 up before Ilenic ...

Casemiro has seemingly conceded that Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, despite having played alongside the latter at both Real Madrid and Manchester United. The debate over who reigns ...

The fierce rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi captivated soccer and led their families to join in the debate. From 2008 to 2023, Messi and Ronaldo dominated the sport, winning 13 ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's epic rivalry extended beyond the pitch, captivating football fans for over a decade. The two titans scooped up an astonishing 13 out of 15 Ballon d'Or awards ...

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is "the most complete player to have existed," saying he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but arguing that statistics back up his claim.

Jose Mourinho has given his verdict on who is the greatest footballer of all time – ruling out both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi despite their illustrious careers. Celebrating his 40th ...