Messi closes the gap on Cristiano Ronaldo in race to 1,000 goals, even though MLS ‘stole’ a goal from him

Ronaldo, now with Al-Nassr, remains closest to becoming the first modern elite footballer to reach 1,000 official career goals. Messi, meanwhile, has continued to make Inter Miami a global attraction and recently became only the second player after Ronaldo to pass 900 career goals.
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Messi vs Ronaldo World Cup Goal Contributions Odds: Who Will Finish Higher at World Cup 2026?

The greatest individual rivalry in football history will have one final chapter at the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to make their last appearances on the sport's biggest stage, and prediction markets are already asking a ...

Messi, Ronaldo, Modric, more: Why 2026 is the Last Dance for so many stars

The Rosario native has nothing left to prove, but his final World Cup will be a test of his will to finish his career on his own terms.

Messi is stepping up the pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the 1,000th goal and isn't giving an inch

The legendary rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continues deep into their late 30s, with both icons edging closer to unprecedented scoring milestones

‘Not because of Lionel Messi’ - Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup-winning mindset explained as Portuguese GOAT takes aim at missing medal

Cristiano Ronaldo does not want to win the World Cup “because of Lionel Messi”, Eric Djemba-Djemba has told GOAL, with the Portuguese GOAT driven by an insatiable desire to succeed.