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“He always waits for the game to come to him” - Former La Liga star Derek Boateng makes stance clear on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate

Former La Liga midfielder Derek Boateng reckons Lionel Messi edges out Cristiano Ronaldo in the greatest of all time debate, which has divided fans, former and current players, and experts.
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Ousmane Dembélé joins elite club with Messi and Ronaldo after winning FIFA The Best and Ballon d’Or in 2025

After claiming the FIFA The Best and Ballon d’Or in 2025, Ousmane Dembélé has now joined an elite club with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Last World Cups for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi? Schedule, World Cup histories for CR7, Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Ex-Juventus Star Explains Why the Portuguese Superstar is Ahead of Lionel Messi

Former Juventus star Claudio Marchisio has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo’s mentality, work ethic, and adaptability give him the edge over Lionel Messi.
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Ousmane Dembele crowned as 2025 The Best FIFA Men’s Player winner at 28: How long did Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo take to win it?

Despite not being in his best season due to injuries, Ousmane Dembélé has managed to be crowned the 2025 The Best FIFA Men’s Player. As a result, comparisons quickly emerged, recalling how long it took Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win this award.
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"Common for Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi to take it" - Wesley Sneijder explains how Ballon d'Or criteria have changed since his playing days

Wesley Sneijder has claimed that during his days, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only two realistic candidates for the Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can face each other at the 2026 World Cup, and this is how

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s GF Georgina Rodriguez Reacts To Lionel Messi & Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Win

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez congratulated Lionel Messi's wife on Inter Miami's MLS Cup win, as Messi led his team to a historic championship.

2026 World Cup stars: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal and who to know ahead of the tournament

The 2026 Word Cup is approaching next summer and most of the biggest soccer stars will arrive in the United States, Canada and Mexico to represent their national teams at the best tournament in the world that takes place every four years.
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo in 2025: Inter Miami star poised to surpass Al-Nassr ace in another historic collective record in post-Europe era

Messi finds himself on the brink of a new collective achievement, one that places him ahead of his long-time counterpart, Ronaldo in an unexpected way. The global debate over who stands above the rest — Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo — has never truly faded.

‘Harry Kane is in Lennart Karl’s shadow’ - Bayern Munich’s 17-year-old wonderkid likened to Lionel Messi & challenged to match Cristiano Ronaldo levels

Harry Kane is considered to be operating in the shadow of Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl, with the 17-year-old sensation being likened to Lionel Messi. He is, having made a stunning senior breakthrough at the reigning Bundesliga champions,