Cristiano Ronaldo says long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi made him 'a better player'
5 years, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo says long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi made him 'a better player'

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Cristiano Ronaldo admitted his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him ‘a better player’ and that he enjoys a “healthy” rivalry with the Argentine. Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him “a better player” and that he enjoys a “healthy” rivalry with the Argentine great. However, Portuguese star Ronaldo, whose influence at Real Madrid mirrored that of Messi at Barcelona before he left for Juventus, admitted that the pair have never socialised together. The thing they all had in common is that they were healthy rivalries.” Ronaldo and Messi have won the coveted Ballon d’Or five times each, a factor that helps each player flourish.

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Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?
7 months ago

Will the fading rivalry with Messi bring out the best in Ronaldo at Euro 2024?

Hindustan Times  

Up until the 2022 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were neck and neck in their rivalry. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal So, Messi really needed a bigger trophy to upstage Ronaldo and he did just that with Argentina’s win in the World Cup in Qatar one and a half years ago. Although a Euros trophy …

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has provided his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate, after claiming the duo are 'the best two players to ever play the game'. Wayne Rooney has given his opinion on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate Across their careers, fans have often debated over who is better, Ronaldo or Messi 'For me, Messi …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again
8 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are playing on until their late 30s because they 'can't stand each other', Jamie Carragher claims - and insists fans won't see another rivalry like it again

Daily Mail  

Carragher says Ronaldo and Messi have been intent on one-upping each other Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have continued to play on because of their competitive spirit which means they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher. Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, and Lionel Messi, 36, have played on because they 'can't stand each other', claims Jamie Carragher Carragher says the superstars …

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim
11 months, 1 week ago

'Messi is the greatest... in terms of pure football, I am better than Ronaldo': Hazard makes sensational claim

Hindustan Times  

For the last 15 years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled against each other to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history. Eden Hazard made a sensational claim on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Former Chelsea player Eden Hazard joined the bandwagon and made a rather sensational claim about the better player between the two, and also included …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi denied ‘last dance’ after injury blow

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo has been denied a final meeting …

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match

The Hindu  

The generation-defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is set for another duel when Inter Miami takes on Al Nassr in the Riyadh Cup on February 1 as part of its preseason tour. The two stars last faced each other when Paris Saint-Germain faced the Riyadh All-Star XI in January 2023. Ronaldo though is a doubtful starter considering he …

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi New Saudi Tourism Ad Ahead Cristiano Ronaldo Clash Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Viral Video Messi Vs Ronaldo

ABP News  

Football superstar Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to have played the game. However, before Messi will showcase his footballing brilliance on the field in that part of the World, he can be seen kicking a ball in a latest video promoting Saudi Arabian tourism. The video is launched days ahead of the Riyadh …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to renew rivalry in February

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'
1 year, 1 month ago

Carragher makes staggering statement on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, says 'I don't even think it's close'

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are arguably two of the greatest footballers in history. One of the trophies missing in Ronaldo's glittering cabinet is the FIFA World Cup, something which Messi claimed last year. Meanwhile, CBS Sports host Kate Abdo revealed that the programme once invited Messi …

My rivalry with Lionel Messi is over, says Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 4 months ago

My rivalry with Lionel Messi is over, says Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo weighed in on his rivarly with archnemesis Lionel Messi and said that the duo “changed the history of football”. He has done well from what I’ve seen and so have I,” said Ronaldo during Portugal’s press conference ahead of the World Cup Euro 2024 qualifier against Slovakia. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal …

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal
1 year, 4 months ago

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal

The Hindu  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday he wants to go “even further” after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal LIVE SCORE “I want more,” the forward told a press conference before training with the national side at Oeiras, on the …

Fans are convinced Sergio Aguero - who is best pals with Lionel Messi - loathes Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 9 months ago

Fans are convinced Sergio Aguero - who is best pals with Lionel Messi - loathes Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Sergio Aguero has left fans convinced that he has an issue with Cristiano Ronaldo after a video of him watching the Portuguese legend's best goals went viral. One fan took to the social media platform to claim Aguero's reaction evidenced the fact that Argentinians were still intimidated by Ronaldo despite recently lifting the World Cup trophy. Sergio Aguero's reaction to …

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi
1 year, 11 months ago

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi

China Daily  

Saudi Pro League XI's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal during a friendly against Paris St Germain at King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, January 19, 2023. Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old …

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi
1 year, 11 months ago

Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi

Associated Press  

Grimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old foe Lionel Messi. Messi had already scored early in Thursday’s exhibition game when Ronaldo was flattened boxing-match style by PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas after about 30 minutes in Riyadh, …

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi? Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, things got pretty bitter between Ronaldo and the renowned club Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again Image Source : GETTY IMAGESCristiano Ronaldo and Messi to face again? Rudi Garcia, the manager of Al-Nassr has now revealed that CR7 is all set to make his debut on Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo Earned More Than Lionel Messi for Record-breaking Louis Vuitton Ad
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Earned More Than Lionel Messi for Record-breaking Louis Vuitton Ad

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi took the internet by storm ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 with their iconic photo. Lionel Messi’s post has till now garnered more than 32 million likes on Instagram Ronaldo’s post, on the other hand, has been liked by more than 42 million Instagram users now. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi featured in the FIFA …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi To Clash in Friendly Match in Saudi Arabia, Says Report

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appeared in the FIFA World Cup for one final time in Qatar last year. However, Portugal’s early exit from the tournament robbed them of a golden chance to experience the two greats of all time meeting in a World Cup fixture. The Old Trafford-based club decided to sever ties with Ronaldo ahead of Portugal’s opening …

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?
2 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate: Who is football's best ever?

Daily Mail  

Back when Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were locking horns in LaLiga like two wildebeest on the Serengeti, one of the things the Real Madrid player immensely disliked was that while he was always at the centre of the debate about who was the best now, when the discussion turned to who was the best of all time, he wasn't …

FIFA World Cup: Who is faster Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Who is faster Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

The Hindu  

Argentina made it to the semifinal after beating Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, while Portugal will be in action against Morocco in its quarterfinal match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo had clocked a speed of 33.95 kilometres per hour against Spain in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, four years ago. …

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation. Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that World Cup 2022 will be his last, while the 37-year-old Portugal and Manchester United player Ronaldo has yet to comment on his international future. Internationals Ronaldo has played 191 international matches compared …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi unite for first EVER joint promotion for Louis Vuitton
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi unite for first EVER joint promotion for Louis Vuitton

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have starred in their first ever joint Having dominated discussions over who is the greatest footballer of all time, the pair seem to have now swapped the football pitch for a checkered suitcase, partaking in a more cerebral game of chess. Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo have appeared in a joint partnership on Instagram The …

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about true feelings towards Lionel Messi ahead of FIFA World Cup: Like a teammate
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about true feelings towards Lionel Messi ahead of FIFA World Cup: Like a teammate

India Today  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his true feelings towards rival Lionel Messi and said that the Argentinian maestro is like a teammate to him. Messi vs Ronaldo has been considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in world football and fans have always tuned in to watch when both men face each other at club level. …

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez meet in the Champions League
2 years, 10 months ago

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez meet in the Champions League

Daily Mail  

With a combined aged of 72, it says a lot about the staying power of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez that much of the interest around Atletico Madrid and Manchester United's European tie is focused on the two war horses. Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United take on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Luis Suarez will renew his bitter rivalry …

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or and Lionel Messi motivation

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed claims from a French …

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi is compared to Michael Jordan by Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by his Argentina team-mate Willy Caballero, who also revealed that facing PSG's newest superstar 'is a nightmare'. Lionel Messi has been compared to all-time basketball great Michael Jordan by Willy Caballero Jordan won six NBA titles, and his desire to win everything has been likened to Messi's Jordan was …

PSG's Angel Di Maria says 'much better' Paris club signed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo
3 years, 4 months ago

PSG's Angel Di Maria says 'much better' Paris club signed Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

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Di Maria, who has played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo added that it was “much better” that PSG signed Messi over Ronaldo. Picking Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo, Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria said that he has “never seen” anyone like his teammate. I have never seen anything like it.” Di Maria, who has played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo …

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man
3 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher is the latest former player to give his opinion on the age-old debate over which of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest ever. The Sky Sports Pundit insists he has always seen Messi as the best player in the world but holds more 'respect' for Ronaldo. Jamie Carragher has given his take on who is better …

Never saw Messi as a rival, says Ronaldo - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Never saw Messi as a rival, says Ronaldo - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

They defined the ‘El Clasico’ rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona for the past decade but Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival. Ronaldo, now playing for Juventus, scored two penalties to help the Italian champion secure a 3-0 win over Messi’s Barcelona in the Champions League on …

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi
4 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: Ronaldo gets the better of old foe Messi

The Hindu  

When the Champions League draw put Barcelona and Juventus in the same group, football fans all over the world eagerly awaited the prospect of watching Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo again. So all eyes were on the duo on Tuesday, with Ronaldo healthy again and raring to go, and it was the Portuguese who emphatically came out on top, scoring …

Francisco Trincao reveals what it's like to play alongside Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo
4 years, 1 month ago

Francisco Trincao reveals what it's like to play alongside Lionel Messi AND Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Barcelona winger Francisco Trincao has revealed what it is like to line-up alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Trincao has become one of a select few to feature alongside both players after he joined LaLiga giants Barcelona this summer and broke into the Portuguese national side. Francisco Trincao has become one of a select few to feature alongside both …

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo uncertain for showdown against Lionel Messi
4 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo uncertain for showdown against Lionel Messi

Firstpost  

Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago while playing with Portugal, and has been in self-isolation since returning to Italy. Turin: Cristiano Ronaldo remains uncertain to take on Lionel Messi’s Barcelona on Wednesday as he recovers from coronavirus, Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said on the eve of the match in Turin. “Ronaldo had a test like everyone else, this …

Lionel Messi hopes Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Juventus
4 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi hopes Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Juventus

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi is hopeful his old foe Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to take part in Barcelona's Champions League clash against Juventus despite testing positive for coronavirus. Juventus are scrambling to ensure that Ronaldo will be available for selection should one final test come back negative - and Messi also appears keen to face off against him again in another …

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barcelona face Juventus in Champions League
4 years, 3 months ago

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barcelona face Juventus in Champions League

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each other for the first time in more than two years after their teams, Barcelona and Juventus, were drawn together on Thursday in the Champions League group stage. Defending champions Bayern Munich face a potentially bruising two matches against Atletico Madrid while the draw also produced several other heavyweight clashes including Paris St …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'offered to Barcelona' in move that would pair him with Lionel Messi
4 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'offered to Barcelona' in move that would pair him with Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered to Barcelona in a sensational move that would see him play alongside Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered to Barcelona as Juventus want him gone The move would see Ronaldo pair up with long-time rival and competitor Lionel Messi Juventus' hierarchy of sporting director Fabio Paratici, vice president Pavel Nedved and chairman …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the same club would be massive, feels Rivaldo
4 years, 6 months ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the same club would be massive, feels Rivaldo

India TV News  

Former Brazil midfielder Rivaldo feels Lionel Messi could join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, also adding that the superstar could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus if things fall into place. "When Messi's contract ends he will be 34, but with his class I think he could still easily play in Premier League," said Rivaldo. "Perhaps Barcelona could also try to …

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has his say on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate
4 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has his say on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

India TV News  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently had his say on the age-old debate as to which footballer is better between Argentina maestro Lionel Messi and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Klopp, who has come up against these two many-a-times with Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, stated he finds Messi a notch higher than Ronaldo. But Messi has much lower physical requirements from birth …

Former Real Madrid player Kaka picks Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo
4 years, 9 months ago

Former Real Madrid player Kaka picks Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

Brazilian legend Kaka chose Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi over Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and called the Argentine forward a 'genius'. Former Real Madrid midfielder Kaka was involved in a Question and Answer session on Instagram for FIFA's channel and it was then, that he picked Messi over Ronaldo, Goal.com reported. Ronaldo also played alongside Kaka for Real Madrid between 2009-2013. …

Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo as the record goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues
4 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo as the record goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi broke another record on Saturday as his match-winner against Real Sociedad saw him overtake rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the goalscoring stakes in Europe's top five leagues. Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the match-winner against Real Sociedad on Saturday The Barcelona captain slotted the ball home to give his side all three points in La Liga Saturday's record-setter was …

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Angel Di Maria picks his best among the two GOATs of football
4 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Angel Di Maria picks his best among the two GOATs of football

India TV News  

Angel Di Maria has made a name for himself in the world of football by making his mark in big clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain. The 31-year-old winger has played alongside some of the greatest players of the game - Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney in his prestigious career. On being asked the …

Lionel Messi opens up on rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo
5 years ago

Lionel Messi opens up on rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lional Messi found his personal battle with Cristiano …

Lionel Messi opens up on 'special duel' with Cristiano Ronaldo
5 years ago

Lionel Messi opens up on 'special duel' with Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi believes the "special duel" between him and Cristiano Ronaldo when the pair were on opposite sides of the Clasico rivalry will leave a lasting impression. The Barcelona superstar went head-to-head with Ronaldo for almost a decade in La Liga, where the two scored at an astonishing rate and practically assumed shared custody of the Ballon d'Or. READ| The …

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's dominance is ending but will we have another glorious battle?
5 years ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's dominance is ending but will we have another glorious battle?

Daily Mail  

We have been fortunate enough to have witnessed some spectacular rivalries in sport down the years - John McEnroe vs Bjorn Borg, Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier, Jack Nicklaus vs Arnold Palmer, Niki Lauda vs James Hunt all spring to mind. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have enjoyed a fascinating battle for supremacy Ronaldo and Messi have won a remarkable …

Fedal rivalry as heated as Messi-Ronaldo? No says Rafa
5 years ago

Fedal rivalry as heated as Messi-Ronaldo? No says Rafa

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal says it is impossible to compare his tennis rivalry with Roger Federer to the clash of the football titans between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo's Juventus club-mate, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, floated the theory in October, saying the "comparison is obvious and makes me smile". Messi recently went past Ronaldo's haul of Ballon d'Or triumphs when he took …

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi the best of his time, not all time: Ronaldinho

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi can certainly be considered the best player of his era but Brazil great and former Barcelona team-mate Ronaldinho does not think he is the greatest of all time. READ| Messi is world's most complete player: Pele Despite missing a chunk of the early-season action through injury, Messi already leads the scoring charts in Spain's top flight with 12 …

Ronaldo prefers Real Madrid clash in Champions League final
5 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo prefers Real Madrid clash in Champions League final

The Hindu  

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has targeted a reunion with his former club Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Madrid is one of five sides Juve could face in the last 16, along with Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Lyon and Tottenham, but Ronaldo is hoping to avoid the LaLiga giants for now. "Real are an extraordinary team, but if you ask …

Lionel Messi edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in interesting Champions League stat
5 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi edges past Cristiano Ronaldo in interesting Champions League stat

India TV News  

Lionel Messi played his 700th game for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday night in UEFA Champions League group stage match against Borussia Dortmund. In the 34th minute of the game, Messi edged past Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki to become the first player to score against 34 teams in UEFA Champions League history. Earlier, Messi was tied with arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo …

Paulo Dybala counts his lucky stars that he gets to play with Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi
5 years, 1 month ago

Paulo Dybala counts his lucky stars that he gets to play with Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Paulo Dybala admits he studies team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, describing the pair as 'phenomenal.' Dybala is a team-mate with the two greats of the modern era, playing with Ronaldo for Juventus and Messi with the Argentina national team. Paulo Dybala has played with Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus since his 2018 move from Spain Dybala also plays with Argentina …

Messi and Ronaldo are 'monsters', says Dybala
5 years, 1 month ago

Messi and Ronaldo are 'monsters', says Dybala

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "monsters" who are convinced they are the best player on the pitch in every game, according to Argentina and Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Dybala has played alongside Ronaldo at Serie A champion Juve since the Portugal international's move from Real Madrid ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and has teamed up with Barcelona superstar Messi …

Cristiano Ronaldo: Rivalry with Lionel Messi was 'healthy'
5 years, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Rivalry with Lionel Messi was 'healthy'

The Hindu  

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes his "healthy rivalry" with Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi during his time in La Liga made him a better player. Ronaldo spent nine years with Real Madrid prior to joining Juventus in 2018 and Messi recently acknowledged the pair spurred each other on in their quest for individual honours. The former Manchester United star has echoed …

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