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 his sixth award, crowning him as the world's top player for this year. But Nadal, whose French Open and US triumphs in 2019 took him to 19 grand slam titles, one behind all-time leader Federer, scotched the idea that players in one sport can be likened to those from another.

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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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Watch: Rafael Nadal's stunning reply to fan's 'Messi vs Ronaldo' query during holiday in Greece
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal's stunning reply to fan's 'Messi vs Ronaldo' query during holiday in Greece

Hindustan Times  

The 'GOAT' debate in football has been raging on for several years, and although its main protagonists have entered the last phases of their shining careers, all sports fans, particularly fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi themselves, continue to have their own opinion on the matter. Nadal is a hero in Spain, where both Messi and Ronaldo spent the …

Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Messi, endorses Argentina skipper for Laureus Sportsman of the Year award
1 year, 10 months ago

Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Messi, endorses Argentina skipper for Laureus Sportsman of the Year award

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi might belong to two different sporting disciplines, but there is no doubt about the fact that both of them are equally great and have revolutionized their respective sporting disciplines. On February 20, 2023, Monday, Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi both were announced as the nominees for the coveted Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for …

'We've Had Differences'- Rafael Nadal Opens Up About Arguments With Roger Federer
2 years, 3 months ago

'We've Had Differences'- Rafael Nadal Opens Up About Arguments With Roger Federer

News 18  

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are known for their fierce rivalry on the tennis court in sports history. In an interview with Spanish radio station Cope, the 22-time Grand Slam winner was asked if he has ever argued with the 41-year-old, Federer and he replied saying, “On the court no. It is also reported that despite of personal issues and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo praises 'healthy rivalry' with Lionel Messi
5 years, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo praises 'healthy rivalry' with Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has praised his 'healthy rivalry' with Lionel Messi for making him the player he is today. Cristiano Ronaldo insists that his rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him a better player And Ronaldo insists that he would have struggled to hit the heights he has, had he not had one of sport's greatest personal duels to urge him …

Ronaldo: Messi ‘made me better player’
5 years, 4 months ago

Ronaldo: Messi ‘made me better player’

The Hindu  

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. “It’s a good rivalry …

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'

Firstpost  

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 …

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