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Friday, Dec 26

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League millions vs. Lionel Messi’s MLS empire: Who will end 2025 wealthier?

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The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has always extended beyond goals, trophies, and records.

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Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers & Bristol Rovers all had Erhun Oztumer transfer regret - Lionel Messi comparisons fell flat

Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers and Bristol Rovers will all feel duped after disappointing moves for former Walsall star Erhun Oztumer.

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"This was true horror" - Alessandro Florenzi names 36-year-old star as toughest ever opponent ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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Alessandro Florenzi has named Ivan Perisic as a tougher opponent than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He highlighted his ability to play well on both feet, labeling it a "horror" to defend against.

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World Cup winner with Messi’s Argentina reportedly eyed by Barcelona amid center-back search

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Barcelona are searching for a defender and have reportedly shown interest in a World Cup winner with Lionel Messi’s Argentina national team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Lamine Yamal? UEFA Champions League winner Marco van Basten drops shock verdict on world’s best player

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The debate over who sits at the very top of world soccer has defined an entire generation. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Lamine Yamal—each name represents a different era, a different idea of greatness.

Lionel Messi still the key: Argentina legend Javier Zanetti reveals Inter Miami star’s hidden 2026 FIFA World Cup weapon for Lionel Scaloni’s side

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As the soccer world looks ahead to 2026, questions continue to swirl around Lionel Messi and whether the sport’s most decorated modern icon will once again step onto the game’s biggest stage.

Wolves 'considering' January move for player only upstaged by Messi in 2025 MLS

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly contemplating making an approach for a player who was only upstaged by Lionel Messi during the 2025 MLS campaign.

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Antoine Semenyo Backs Lionel Messi Over Cristiano Ronaldo in Ultimate Football Debate

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Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has officially joined the historic debate surrounding football’s greatest player, placing Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi ahead of Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo. During a recent guest appearance on the…

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“Messi must have been 18 at the time” - When Kobe Bryant revealed Ronaldinho’s incredible prediction about Lionel Messi

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Back in 2017, late NBA legend Kobe Bryant revealed Ronaldinho’s prediction about how Lionel Messi would become ‘the greatest player who ever lived.

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Messi’s sister’s wedding postponed due to car accident

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Lionel Messi will be making his customary trip back to his home city of Rosario, Argentina, this Christmas to spend the holiday season with his family. The veteran superstar will

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Lionel Messi among three finalists for never-won award after Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Cup triumph

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After his standout triumph in the 2025 MLS Cup with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has now been named one of three finalists for an award he has never claimed in his career.

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Inter Miami linked with move for Lionel Messi's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine teammate: Reports

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Inter Miami are considering a move for Lionel Messi’s 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine teammate, Angel Correa, as per reports.

Thursday, Dec 25

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Messi could reunite with Argentina World Cup winner as Inter Miami reportedly seek alternatives to Allende

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With a contract renewal for Tadeo Allende increasingly complicated, Inter Miami are reportedly interested in a former teammate of Lionel Messi who won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal left behind: Fans stunned as surprise tops soccer elite in total assists in 2025

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While familiar icons like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe continue to dominate headlines, the assist charts have delivered a quiet shock: a new name has risen above them both, redefining what elite playmaking looks like this year.

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How Ronaldinho shocked Kobe Bryant by predicting Lionel Messi’s rise to GOAT status

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Kobe Bryant would find out about Lionel Messi’s greatness before most of the world did — thanks to Ronaldinho. Before Lionel Messi became football’s defining...

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Ronaldo vs Messi: ‘I’m a fan’ – Semenyo picks better player

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Bournemouth attacker, Antoine Semenyo has picked Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi as a better player ahead of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Semenyo insisted that he is a fan of the Argentina forward, as he also described what Ronaldo…

Lionel Messi’s sister hospitalized after brutal car crash

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Inter Miami captain and soccer legend Lionel Messi‘s sister, Maria Sol Messi, was injured in a serious car crash, according to Mirror. Due to marry Inter Miami U-19 youth coach Julian Arellano, their wedding has now been postponed. She is…

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MLS: Lionel Messi in the running for a new trophy

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Lionel MessiLionel Messi could soon add another trophy to his collection with Inter Miami.Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is once again in contention for an individual award. The former PSG star is a...

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Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo chooses Lionel Messi over Ronaldo in GOAT debate

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Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has chosen Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo as he shared his thoughts on the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate, spanning over two decades.While acknowledging Ronaldo’s achievements in the game, the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Coveted Premier League star Antoine Semenyo makes shock GOAT pick, and Manchester City fans love it

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With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo still setting global benchmarks, Semenyo was asked to choose between the two.