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. Messi made the headlines recently as he and his Barcelona team-mates agreed to have 70 per cent of their wages cut to help protect the jobs of the club's staff with coronavirus halting football worldwide for an indefinite period.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 '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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lionel Messi admits he wishes Cristiano Ronaldo was still in La Liga
5 years, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi admits he wishes Cristiano Ronaldo was still in La Liga

Daily Mail  

They were bitter rivals for so many glorious years on the pitch in Spain and Lionel Messi has now admitted he wishes Cristiano Ronaldo was still in La Liga. Messi and Ronaldo are considered two of the greatest players of all-time and the Argentine has now said he misses having Ronaldo to compete against in La Liga, insisting the former …

Ex-Spain coach Vicente del Bosque prefers Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo
5 years, 10 months ago

Ex-Spain coach Vicente del Bosque prefers Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Vicente del Bosque believes Lionel Messi is 'a more natural soccer player' than Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Spain manager waded into the eternal debate on who is the world's best. Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Real Madrid for Juventus in a £100million deal last summer, has successfully adapted to Italian football with 21 goals and 12 assists during his debut …

Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello
5 years, 10 months ago

Messi is the only genius in football, says Capello

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is the "only genius in world football" according to former Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello, who also praised Cristiano Ronaldo's impact at Juventus. Asked about Messi at the Laureus Awards in Monaco, Capello – who won two LaLiga titles in two spells with Madrid – told reporters: "Leo Messi is not a footballer, he is a genius …

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo
5 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Boateng: Messi the best, not Ronaldo

The Hindu  

New Barcelona signing Kevin-Prince Boateng dismissed suggestions of a past allegiance to Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo by lauding Lionel Messi as the best player "in this world and every world" during his official presentation. After rumours of his move began to circulate, past quotes from Boateng declaring himself a Madrid fan and praising Ronaldo as the world's best player …

Eden Hazard picks his G.O.A.T between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
6 years ago

Eden Hazard picks his G.O.A.T between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

India TV News  

The world of football has been dominated by only two superstars in the last decade - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Hazard who has been heavily linked with the two Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid from quite some time picked Messi over the former Madrid star. Messi destroyed Chelsea last year in Champions League Round-of-16 ties where Barcelona's 'Prodigal …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'would like' Lionel Messi in Italy
6 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'would like' Lionel Messi in Italy

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged long-time rival Lionel Messi to "accept the challenge" and follow him to Italy. The former Real Madrid star ended a nine-year spell in Spain in July when he joined reigning Serie A champion Juventus and he is aiming to win a domestic title in a third different country. READ | Ronaldo: I deserved Ballon d'Or, the …

Kaka's Ballon d'Or, Alicia Keys and Fred Claus - The last time Messi and Ronaldo did not rule
6 years, 1 month ago

Kaka's Ballon d'Or, Alicia Keys and Fred Claus - The last time Messi and Ronaldo did not rule

The Hindu  

The dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or has finally ended, with Luka Modric taking home France Football's 2018 prize. READ | Modric: Ending Messi and Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or dominance a 'victory for football' Yet Modric's role in guiding Croatia to the World Cup final and Real Madrid to Champions League glory saw him rewarded, breaking …

Ballon d'Or 2018 - as it happened - Messi and Ronaldo snubbed as Luka Modric wins
6 years, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or 2018 - as it happened - Messi and Ronaldo snubbed as Luka Modric wins

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has beaten Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the 2018 Ballon d'Or. After 10 years of Ballon d'Or dominance for Messi and Ronaldo, Modric claimed the prestigious prize after a fine year for both club and country, which has seen him win the Champions League for a third consecutive season and finish …

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 …

Wayne Rooney calls Lionel Messi the best player of all time
6 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney calls Lionel Messi the best player of all time

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player the world has ever seen despite being a former team-mate of the Barcelona star's great rival Cristiano Ronaldo Rooney played with Ronaldo at Manchester United between 2004 and 2009, but despite being a big admirer of the Juventus ace's talents he thinks Messi is better. During his time at United, …

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