Focusing on Spain’s top flight, La Liga, it has been dominated in the 2000s by two men: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
We’ve broken down the two rivals’ numbers, including goals and assists, over their past 100 appearances for club and country.
After winning his eighth Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi gave an interview to France Football where he spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo. “ It was always a ‘battle,’ in quotes,” Messi said.
This rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is, or at least was, the greatest the sport has ever seen. Widely regarded as this century's two greatest players, and two of the best of ...
Juan Mata, a World Cup champion with Spain, has revealed who he prefers between Lionel Messi and his former teammate ...
New York City defender Mitja Ilenic says he fulfilled a lifelong dream by hitting Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siu' celebration in front of Lionel Messi. Inter Miami were 2-1 up before Ilenic ...
Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi — who is nearly three years younger — can still catch Ronaldo for both records, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.
Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (left), Ronaldo Nazario (center), and Lionel Messi (right) For a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s stature, being left out of such an elite ranking is significant.
Manchester United star Casemiro has added a fresh name to the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate. The Brazil international won four UEFA Champions League titles alongside Ronaldo at ...