The Messi vs Ronaldo 1,000 goals race is entering a crucial stage after Lionel Messi scored twice for Inter Miami against Atlanta United, taking his reported career tally to 936 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo has provided a fascinating insight into his long-standing rivalry with Lionel Messi, revealing the mutual respect and off-pitch assistance that defined their era of dominance. The Portuguese icon also issued a defiant reminder of his own legacy as he closes in on a historic goalscoring milestone.

Messi and Ronaldo’s numbers for Miami and Al Nassr continue to look incredibly similar.