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Inter Miami experienced a dramatic start to its new MLS season, as Lionel Messi produced a pair of delightful assists – and was on the receiving end of some Cristiano Ronaldo-themed shade.

Casemiro, who has shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, appears to have conceded that Lionel Messi is the superior player. The debate over who is ...

Karim Benzema doesn't agree with Cristiano Ronaldo that he's the greatest player of all time - instead, he believes his namesake Ronaldo Nazario holds that accolade. "Everyone can say what they want.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the top scorers in UEFA's club competitions by a good distance. Ronaldo and Messi, also well clear at the top of the all-time UEFA Champions League scoring ...

Ousmane Dembele has inscribed his name alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi following his exploits over the weekend. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a 3-2 win over Lyon in Ligue 1 on ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both revealed the toughest opponents they have ever faced The two will always be regarded as two of the greatest footballers of all time, with a combined ...

Megan Briggs & Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo (right) While Messi’s Inter Miami secured a place in the expanded Club World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr did ...

Carlos Alcaraz believes Lionel Messi is the greatest player in the world but it was Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration which he copied last weekend. “I have always liked Cristiano despite being ...

Yes, and while it's not on a football pitch where we once admired their talent, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will share the court again. Something unexpected is happening in the sports world ...

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 ...