Messi, Ballon d'Or and Cristiano Ronaldo
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The Ballon d'Or is the most coveted individual trophy in football. Every year it crowns the best in the world, blending talent, charisma, and achievements. Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball.
Ronaldo was on the Red Devils’ books at that time, with CR7 working through the process of becoming a global icon.Played against Messi & CR7 in La LigaRossi went on to face Messi and Ronaldo in La Liga,
The Al Nassr forward reached 945 career goals after scoring twice in a 5-1 thrashing of Al Riyadh. He extends his lead over Lionel Messi in their legendary goal-scoring duel.
Cristiano Ronaldo edged Lionel Messi to retain his crown as the highest-paid athlete, with golfer Jon Rahm, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar jr, Karim Benzema and NBA stars LeBron James and Steph Curry also maki
Lionel Messi has been sent "it's done" advice after choosing to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and extend his remarkable playing career. With CR7 extending his Al-Nassr contract at 40 years of age, Argentine icon Messi is expected to tread a similar path by agreeing fresh terms with Inter Miami in MLS.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have enjoyed a long-running rivalry after dominating world football for two decades. Both superstars are now entering the twilight of their careers, with former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen claiming the 40-year-old Portugal international is now in better physical condition than Inter Miami's World Cup winner.