Luka Modric could end Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or dominance
6 years, 1 month ago

Luka Modric could end Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or dominance

Daily Mail  

Luka Modric could finally be the player to break the Ballon d’Or dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the Real Madrid star looks set to pick up the prestigious award in Paris on Monday. Luka Modric could end Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or dominance Modric played an integral role as Real Madrid won a third straight Champions League title Modric had a magnificent summer, spearheading Croatia's run to the World Cup final Ballon d'Or winners since 2007 2007 - Kaka 2008 - Cristiano Ronaldo 2009 - Lionel Messi 2010 - Lionel Messi 2011 - Lionel Messi 2012 - Lionel Messi 2013 - Cristiano Ronaldo 2014 - Cristiano Ronaldo 2015 - Lionel Messi 2016 - Cristiano Ronaldo 2017 - Cristiano Ronaldo This is hardly the start of a new era. Messi and Ronaldo have won five Ballon d'Ors each since 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo – who is not expected to be in Paris – might argue it was his 15 goals that saw Madrid lift their 13th European Cup but his scoring form dried up in the semi-finals and final and he did not then go on to have the World Cup that Modric had. At 33, Modric's possible Ballon d'Or win would not herald a post Messi and Ronaldo era The gong for Modric would be nothing other than a fitting end to an extraordinary year He was a young boy during the Balkans conflict and his family fled to Zadar where he lived in a series of hostels before they found a permanent home.

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Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Messi-Ronaldo era ends amid Manchester City's growing crisis; Sunil Chhetri's goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for football, filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak. Rodri wins Ballon d’Or, leaves Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid angry Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d'Or, edging out Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. for football's most coveted individual honour. The defensive midfielder has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success in recent years and played …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City’s Rodri says he would have to consider potential interest from Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said he would listen to Real Madrid if the “best team in history” one day came knocking. “When Real Madrid, the best club in history, the club with the most titles, and all that it represents, comes calling, well clearly it is an honor and you have to pay attention,” Rodri replied before …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid star 'has already been told that he will win the Ballon d'Or next month' after stunning year as plans to pay tribute to him are 'revealed'

Daily Mail  

A Real Madrid star has reportedly already been informed that he will be crowned the Ballon d'Or winner next month in Paris. This year's list of nominees includes Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Antonio Rudiger, and Federico Valverde from the current crop of Madrid stars, while the recently retired Toni Kroos is also on there. A Real Madrid star …

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: Complete List Of Awards And It's Nominees

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Shortist 2024: The time has arrived for the football fans to crown their new king for the year 2024, as football fans are on the verge of seeing a dawn of new era in football. This year marks for the very first time since 2023, that neither Lionel Messi, nor Cristiano Ronaldo are featuring in the Top 30 …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

New Indian Express  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Also excluded was Messi’s great rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
4 months, 1 week ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’
5 months ago

Luka Modric becomes most decorated Real Madrid player after Super Cup win; List of players with most trophies for ‘Los Blancos’

The Hindu  

Real Madrid kicked off its season on a positive note after beating Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup tie at the National Stadium Warsaw on Wednesday. Midfielder Federico Valverde gave Real the lead while star signing Kylian Mbappe fired the ball into the top corner on his debut to guide his side to a record sixth Super Cup crown. …

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph
5 months ago

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

ABP News  

UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win their 6th UEFA Super Cup, and with that, Los Blancos are now the most successful club in the competition's history. The fixture also saw Luka Modric go past Nacho as the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history, as the Croatian legend now has 27 trophies with Los Blancos. …

A Spain win at Euro 2024 could deliver a surprise new Ballon d’Or winner
6 months ago

A Spain win at Euro 2024 could deliver a surprise new Ballon d’Or winner

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. Even so, there’s often also a storyline element which surrounds the front …

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star

India Today  

Croatia skipper Luka Modric was paid a heartfelt tribute by an Italian journalist, Francesco Repice, during the post-match press conference of his side’s loss to Italy on June 25 in UEFA Euro 2024, where he asked the midfielder to never retire. After Croatia were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Italy due to a late goal from Mattia Zaccagni, …

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Vinicius Jr deserves Ballon d’Or’: Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez's big claim after Real Madrid's UCL triumph

Hindustan Times  

Vinicius Jr finished his season on an emphatic note with a Champions League-winning goal for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates at the end of the Champions League final match. The 23-year-old netted the second goal for Real Madrid in the final to seal the 15th Champions League title …

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 …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

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 Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this …

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024

The Hindu  

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said on Monday. Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia, looking to recruit him at the end of his previous contract, which expires this month. …

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Croatia were beaten in heartbreaking fashion by Spain in the UEFA Nations League final at De Juip in Rotterdam, falling in the penalty shootout after a spirited performance during regulation play. Luka Modric has been Croatia’s best player and talisman for much of his career Following the decisive penalty by Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal, his club teammate and Croatia’s …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi outclasses Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema, PSG star Kylian Mbappe to win Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi was crowned the best player in men’s football by the Federation Internationale de Football Association at The Best FIFA Football Awards on Tuesday. Messi, who propelled Argentina to its third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar last year, was nominated for the illustrious prize alongside his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe and Real …

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 …

Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear
2 years, 1 month ago

Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear

Al Jazeera  

Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic wants the 37-year-old star to play for Croatia until 2024. Croatia’s veteran playmaker Luka Modric was “hit really hard” by his team’s defeat to Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal, according to the team’s manager Zlatko Dalic. The 37-year-old Modric made his 161st appearance for his country in the final four match where an inspired Argentina …

Ballon d'Or Winner Karim Benzema is 'More of a Leader': Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti
2 years, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or Winner Karim Benzema is 'More of a Leader': Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema feels like he has grown into a team leader. Benzema won his first Ballon d’Or trophy on Monday night, celebrating his performances as he fired Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double with 44 goals in 46 games. Portugal striker Ronaldo won the trophy four times while …

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-Barcelona superstar reveals he had 'scuffle' with Cristiano Ronaldo at Ballon d'Or ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Two of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game, goal machines Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a storied rivalry during their respective La Liga stints at FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. While Argentine stalwart Messi used to be the driving force of the Catalan giants at Camp Nou, Portugal captain Ronaldo remained Real Madrid's go-to-man for …

Lionel Messi draws level with Cristiano Ronaldo on international titles but can they win World Cup?
2 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi draws level with Cristiano Ronaldo on international titles but can they win World Cup?

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of major international honours with Argentina's Finalissima victory on Wednesday. Lionel Messi equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of major international honours Argentina's two pieces of silverware over the past year have brought Messi level with rival Ronaldo on their tally of international victories. Messi deliver a masterclass performance during Argentina's Finalissima victory over Italy Ronaldo …

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League: Karim Benzema and Real Madrid dominate end-of-season awards after Paris triumph

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid's win over Liverpool in Paris on Saturday brought the curtain down on one of the most dramatic Champions League campaigns in recent memory - and capped one of the most astonishing runs to the trophy of all time. Real Madrid's Champions League final win vs Liverpool capped an incredible campaign Yet it was not only Carlo Ancelotti's men …

Real Madrid: Luka Modric insists club know his wishes regarding his future amid contract stand-off
2 years, 11 months ago

Real Madrid: Luka Modric insists club know his wishes regarding his future amid contract stand-off

Daily Mail  

Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric has insisted that he is not worried about his contract stand-off with Real Madrid. Luka Modric has insisted that he is not worried about his contract stand-off with Real Madrid 'I have a good relationship with the club and it continue like this,' Modric told Diario AS. Modric helped secure Real Madrid's first silverware of …

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or haul

Firstpost  

Pascal Ferre, the editor in chief of France Football, was quoted in the New York Times recently saying Ronaldo told him his primary motivation was to retire having won the accolade more often than his old rival Messi. London, United Kingdom: Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to …

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021 to claim record seventh trophy

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 has won the men’s 2021 Ballon …

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'
3 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or: 'Two new awards at tonight's ceremony'

Daily Mail  

Best club of the year and best goalscorer of 2021 are set to be handed out later PSG and Argentina star Lionel Messi is the bookies' favourite to win the top prize The stage is set for the prestigious football awards following no 2020 edition Two new awards are expected to be given out at the Ballon d'Or ceremony tonight …

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'
3 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'only ambition is to finish his career with more Ballon D'or than Lionel Messi'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to retire having won the Ballon d'Or more times than his long-time rival Lionel Messi. Ronaldo is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and has been nominated the most with a record 17 times but remains one behind Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest ambition is to win the Ballon d'Or more than his rival Lionel Messi The …

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?
3 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'Or Nominations: Will Lewandowski Finally Win 'The Golden Ball' Over Cristiano Ronaldo & Leo Messi?

ABP News  

Ballon d'Or Top 30 Nominations: The Ballon d'Or, which is often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award will be presented this year in November. Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo are both in the fray to win the award, for the seventh and sixth time, respectively. Apart from Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski, Ering Haaland, Karim Benzema, Mohammed …

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out
3 years, 3 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out

Firstpost  

Messi and Ronaldo face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France Football magazine. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France …

Jorginho, De Bruyne and Kante make UEFA's Player of the Year final shortlist ahead of Messi
3 years, 4 months ago

Jorginho, De Bruyne and Kante make UEFA's Player of the Year final shortlist ahead of Messi

Daily Mail  

The final shortlist for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year has been revealed, with Chelsea and Manchester City dominating proceedings. Both Champions League finalists boast players which make up the final three places for the prestigious award, with Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Kevin De Bruyne set to battle it out for the honour. Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Kevin De …

The timeless brilliance of Luka Modric
3 years, 6 months ago

The timeless brilliance of Luka Modric

New York Times  

There will come a time, in the not too distant future, when Luka Modric has a decision to make. Scotland had found reasons to believe they could be the ones to progress after their fight had brought them level late in the first half, but Modric’s sumptuous finish just after the hour mark soon brought them to their knees. Their …

Cristiano Ronaldo named PLAYER OF THE CENTURY
4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo named PLAYER OF THE CENTURY

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another coveted accolade to his growing collection as he was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards. Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Player of the Century award at the Globe Soccer Awards He smiled on stage in Dubai as he was named the greatest football player from 2001 to 2020 His …

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time
4 years, 1 month ago

Ballon D'Or Dream XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona and Pele in Greatest Team of All Time

News 18  

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo have found place in the greatest team of all time announced by France Football — Ballon D’or Dream Team. The esteemed line-up includes Brazil’s three-time World Cup winner Pele and legendary Argentinian Diego Maradona, who died last month of a heart-attack. “It’s such an honour to be elected the best centre forward of all …

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 …

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 …

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 …

How do Ciro Immobile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku compare in Serie A this season?
4 years, 11 months ago

How do Ciro Immobile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku compare in Serie A this season?

Daily Mail  

The mantra between the top strikers in Serie A right now appears to be that anything you can do, I can do better. Ciro Immobile is the leading scorer in Europe's top five league with 25 goals in Serie A Cristiano Ronaldo has regained form in recent weeks to take his total to 19 Serie A goals Romelu Lukaku is …

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, Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020: Records they can break
5 years ago

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020: Records they can break

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been rewriting the football history books for over a decade, and as the pair head into 2020, they are on the verge of racking up a stack of new milestones. Messi's Barcelona is top of LaLiga by two points and he has scored 11 goals in his last 10 games to step into 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 …

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