Lionel Messi puts pressure on a frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo and closes in on him in the race for the 1,000th goal

Both soccer icons are approaching the legendary record, and with every match, they narrow the gap.. Every match played by ...

How does Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in finals compare to Lionel Messi after Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 loss?

Al-Nassr suffered a cruel loss in the AFC Champions League 2 final, so how does Cristiano Ronaldo's record in finals compare ...
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Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s stats in 2026 so far: Goals, assists, penalties

One of them is approaching the World Cup in much better ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi's two most controversial goals, which are causing confusion in the race for the 1,000th goal

The two controversial plays that are sparking debate over how many goals should actually be credited to each of these soccer ...

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi 18 years later: this is their head-to-head record since their first game

Eighteen years after their first meeting, the numbers behind soccer’s defining rivalry still show how close the battle has ...

Lionel Messi scores 24th brace with Inter Miami: How many does Cristiano Ronaldo have with Al Nassr?

Lionel Messi scored a brace in the recent win against FC Cincinnati, marking his 24th with Inter Miami and sparking ...

Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in Robert Lewandowski’s decision to leave Barcelona

The player’s inner circle emphasizes that his departure is not solely a financial decision, but rather stems from his need to ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo loses 15th career final: How does it compare to Lionel Messi?

Al Nassr fell to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, handing Cristiano Ronaldo another defeat in a ...

Lionel Messi Pulls Back the Curtain on ‘Beautiful’ Rivalry With Cristiano Ronaldo

The two soccer greats have 13 combined Ballon d’Or awards.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s deadliest targets: The countries they love to score against revealed ahead of 2026 World Cup

© Marcelo Endelli/Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Both players have enjoyed remarkable longevity at the ...