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.

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Mark Leech / Getty, Carmen Mandato / Getty, Image Photo Agency / Getty, Llulis Gerry / Getty, Tim Clayton / Getty, Ryan Pierse / Getty, Fayez Nurelzine / Getty, Rich Storry / Getty The 2026 World Cup may be the ...

The rivalry between Lionel Messi, Miami, and Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, which has thrilled global football fans for the past two decades, may finally be nearing its end. Following Messi’s recent suggestion of retirement after the death of his father ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been locked in a career-long rivalry, with GOAT status up for grabs, but do they keep an eye on what the other is doing? CR7’s former Manchester United team-mate Anderson has told GOAL that two global superstars do “care”.

This becomes the second Spanish club that Messi has bought after he bought fifth-division team Cornellà. Messi has now joined long-standing rival Ronaldo in the Segunda, with the

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Soccer's two-decade defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing its end. Ronaldo recently stated his Al-Nassr contract ...

Both men made very different public statements on Tuesday, but only one was befitting of an all-time legend on his way out.

Lionel Messi’s farewell from the Argentina national team had a strong impact on social media. After the 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental that marked his last match in the Albiceleste shirt, the captain shared a thank-you letter to fans on his ...