Guti: Lionel Messi has 'more talent' than Cristiano Ronaldo
5 years, 9 months ago

Guti: Lionel Messi has 'more talent' than Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid legend and current Besiktas assistant coach Guti has attempted to answer the most controversial question in football: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Guti has previously said he would choose Barcelona's Messi over Juventus' Ronaldo, however he seems to be finding it hard to confirm his choice. Real Madrid legend Guti claims Lionel Messi is 'more talented' than his rival Cristiano Ronaldo However, he does say Ronaldo is a great player, and is 'more of a goalscorer' than Lionel Messi 'It is true that I recently tweeted that I chose Messi, but I value highly what Cristiano has done. So far this season, Messi has 32 goals and 12 assists in La Liga for Barcelona, eight goals in the Champions League, and two goals and two assists in the Copa del Rey.

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Lionel Messi's nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi's nomination for FIFA's The Best award creates controversy

Firstpost  

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been nominated for FIFA’s The Best award, but his nomination has caused controversy and debate among fans. Argentina superstar Lionel Messi’s nomination for FIFA’s The Best award has created controversy and has divided the football fraternity. That is crazy 😂 love Messi but this season he really has no business there — 𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 November 29, …

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Lionel Messi as football's greatest and claims 'there's no way anyone can be better' than the Argentinian as he snubs Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' after hailing the Argentine's legendary impact on football. Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player that 'has ever played the game' Messi recently added another top title to his record after winning the Copa America with Argentina Messi previously came up …

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 …

'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 …

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  

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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 …

I am better than Messi and Ronaldo in terms of giving their best for the National team: Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

I am better than Messi and Ronaldo in terms of giving their best for the National team: Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

If there's one name on every Indian's lips right now, it's that of Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, who lifted the 2023 Bangabandhu SAFF Championship in Bengaluru last week. Sunil Chhetri is in the all-time top 10 list of highest goal scorers for their national teams alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Pele "It has been …

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League
1 year, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale names Lionel Messi and NOT Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest to win Champions League

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has named Lionel Messi as the best ever winner of the Champions League - betraying his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the process. Bale and Portuguese megastar Ronaldo were colleagues for five years at Real Madrid, where they won Europe's elite club trophy four times together. Lionel Messi has been called the best player to win the Champions …

Napoli Youngster's Befitting Response to Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi Debate Goes Viral
1 year, 9 months ago

Napoli Youngster's Befitting Response to Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi Debate Goes Viral

News 18  

Napoli striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has simply had an outstanding outing this season so far. Kvaratskhelia was recently asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Kvaratskhelia soon added saying, “But Messi is top.” 👀🇬🇪 Kvicha Kvaratskhelia on the Messi-Ronaldo debate! One Twitter user hilariously wrote, “Messi fans will now hate him for stating facts.” Messi fans will now hate …

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat
1 year, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite list, becomes only second player to achieve 'THIS' feat

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi has a never-ending love affair with records. The Argentina skipper, who won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year has continued to perform for Paris Saint-Germain and it doesn't look as if he is going to stop anytime soon. After winning the World Cup, many believe that Messi has surpassed his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and …

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 …

Lionel Messi has been clearly ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before the World Cup: Sergio Aguero
2 years ago

Lionel Messi has been clearly ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before the World Cup: Sergio Aguero

India Today  

Sergio Aguero has claimed that Lionel Messi was ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo even before this year's World Cup in Qatar. Messi finally won the big one as he guided Argentina from the front with seven goals and three assists to his name as they defeated France in the final on penalties to lift the trophy. As quoted by Goal.com, Aguero …

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 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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Right now Robert Lewandowski is better option than Cristiano Ronaldo: Thomas Muller
4 years, 7 months ago

Right now Robert Lewandowski is better option than Cristiano Ronaldo: Thomas Muller

India TV News  

Bayern Munich's midfield maestro Thomas Muller said he rather likes to play with teammate Robert Lewandowski than the two football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. During a remote news conference, Muller was asked who would he like play alongside in his team - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. "Maybe in my past years I would like to play with …

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki
4 years, 7 months ago

Messi is sport's greatest, ahead of Jordan, Ronaldo – Prosinecki

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi plays "different football to the others" and outranks Diego Maradona, Brazilian great Ronaldo and even US basketball superstar Michael Jordan in the sporting pantheon, according to Robert Prosinecki. Barcelona and Argentina maestro Messi is "surely" the best footballer of all time, former Real Madrid and Barca playmaker Prosinecki claimed. Prosinecki said in an interview with Stats Perform News …

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 …

Lionel Messi: Javier Mascherano explains why former Barcelona team-mate is on a different level
4 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi: Javier Mascherano explains why former Barcelona team-mate is on a different level

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is above every other player in the world because he makes the right decision at the right moment practically without fail, according to Javier Mascherano. Former Argentina captain Mascherano played with Messi for eight years at Barcelona, winning 19 trophies in that time, including five La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups. Now at …

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best
4 years, 9 months ago

Xavi: Messi greatest player ever, Ronaldinho among best

The Hindu  

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player of all-time while Ronaldinho belongs among the greats, according to Xavi. Messi is a record six-time Ballon d'Or winner and is considered among the modern-day greats, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. His former team-mate, Xavi, has no doubt the Argentina international is the greatest player ever. Ronaldinho is at the level of the best, …

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 …

Van Basten: Messi is unique, inimitable and unrepeatable
4 years, 10 months ago

Van Basten: Messi is unique, inimitable and unrepeatable

The Hindu  

Former Milan striker and Netherlands head coach Marco van Basten said anyone who believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi does not understand anything about football. Barcelona captain Messi has won a record six Ballons D'Or, compared to Juventus superstar Ronaldo's five, while the pair have claimed numerous other club and individual honours. "Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player, …

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 …

Kylian Mbappe is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo, not Lionel Messi
4 years, 11 months ago

Kylian Mbappe is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo, not Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe has suggested he cannot replicate what Lionel Messi has achieved at Barcelona and will instead look to Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration. However, when it comes to choosing between Messi and Ronaldo on who to model his career path on, Mbappe acknowledged his switch from Monaco to PSG means he cannot follow in the footsteps of Barca's six-time Ballon …

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 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 …

Andre Villas-Boas backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
5 years, 1 month ago

Andre Villas-Boas backs Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Real Madrid for Juventus "should be appreciated", Andre Villas-Boas said as the Marseille coach backed the star to win the Ballon d'Or. Barcelona star Lionel Messi is tipped to win the award for a record sixth time in Paris on Monday. Ronaldo is also a five-time winner of the prize, but has not been as …

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 …

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 earns DOUBLE Lionel Messi on Instagram as Juventus forward scooped £38m last year
5 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo earns DOUBLE Lionel Messi on Instagram as Juventus forward scooped £38m last year

Daily Mail  

They have been vying for the honour of best footballer on the planet for over a decade, but Cristiano Ronaldo finally has the edge over Lionel Messi - at least when it comes to Instagram earnings. The Juventus superstar raked in £38.2million on Instagram last year alone, double that of Barcelona talisman Messi and making him the biggest earner on …

Cristiano Ronaldo says he deserves to finish career as GOAT, wants to go past Lionel Messi's five Ballon d’Or awards
5 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo says he deserves to finish career as GOAT, wants to go past Lionel Messi's five Ballon d’Or awards

Firstpost  

Ronaldo said that he wanted to go down in history as the best footballer ever and for that, he would have to go past Messi’s five Ballon d’Or awards Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he deserves to end his football career with more Ballon d’Or awards than Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi and hopes to establish himself as the greatest player …

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards
5 years, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on winning EIGHT Ballon d'Or awards

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a haul of eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as the undisputed best player in the world ahead of arch rival Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting eight Ballon d'Ors to establish himself as best player in the world When questioned what trophy record he would like to set before retirement, the 34-year-old said: 'The most …

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 …

Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA Goal of the Season award
5 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA Goal of the Season award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA's Goal of the Season award for 2018-19. The Barcelona captain came first in the vote on UEFA's website for his spectacular free-kick against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou. Ronaldo came second for a strike against his former club Manchester United for Juventus in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Virat Kohli makes his decision
5 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Virat Kohli makes his decision

India TV News  

It's no secret that Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is a great football fan. Kohli is a big source of inspiration for many, not only in India but across the world for his athleticism and the passion with which he plays the game of cricket. However, star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is among many sports personalities from whom the India …

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo declining - Hitzfeld
5 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo declining - Hitzfeld

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are "not as outstanding" as they once were, according to former Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld. Ronaldo has managed a more relatively modest 24 goals in his first season with Juventus, but his hat-trick against Atletico Madrid sealed a Champions League quarter-final spot for the Serie A leader and kept alive his chances of winning …

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