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 ...

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 ...

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 has once again surprised with his statements about Lionel Messi, making it clear that ... I remember translating English for him—it was funny,” said the Al Nassr forward.

Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (left), Angel Di Maria (center), Lionel Messi (right) Cristiano Ronaldo, who has long been vocal about his status in soccer history, recently made headlines with his bold ...

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Regarded as two of the best players in history, Ronaldo and Messi have 13 Ballon d'Or awards ... asking him in English and it was always very funny. He defended his club and I defended mine ...

After declaring himself the best player in history, Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism from an Italian legend, who ranked Lionel Messi and other players ahead of him.

Former Manchester United star Angel Di Maria has claimed that Lionel Messi is a superior player to Cristiano Ronaldo. The World Cup winner made the remarks in light of Ronaldo's recent ...

Lionel Messi once expressed a desire to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The two superstars of modern football have competed against each other for almost two decades.

Both athletes have competed against each other multiple times in both club and international matches. While Ronaldo has 915 career goals and 256 assists in 1,254 appearances, Messi has 850 goals and ...