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Friday, Jun 5

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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Year award: How many times did Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim it?

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La Liga named Lamine Yamal its Player of the Year, an honor previously won by both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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‘You can’t say Cristiano has no talent or that Messi doesn’t work hard’: Mbappe compares the two superstars

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Kylian Mbappe shared his thoughts on the comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi Vows To Keep Playing 'Until I Can't Anymore'

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Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar in 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Vinicius face brutal conditions as more than 30% of 2026 World Cup matches at risk of dangerous heat levels

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A new analysis suggests that weather conditions across several host cities in North America could become one of the tournament's biggest talking points.

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Lionel Messi nearing Miroslav Klose’s World Cup wins record: How far is Cristiano Ronaldo?

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Lionel Messi is on the absolute precipice of matching Miroslav Klose's legendary record for the most individual match victories in World Cup history, leaving fans wondering exactly how far behind Cristiano Ronaldo sits.

Messi headlines MLS All-Star first XI for third straight year

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For the third year running, Lionel Messi has been selected as one of the MLS All-Stars, with Son Heung-min also named in a strong XI.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal valued higher than Messi’s Argentina in World Cup squad ranking: Mbappe’s France top the list

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Kylian Mbappe's France have the most valuable squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal rank ahead of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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Miami's Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi leads the list of MLS All-Stars named Friday for next month's showcase against the top stars of Mexico's Liga MX.,The

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70ft Lionel Messi statue taken down due to safety fears months after unveiling

A 70ft Lionel Messi statue erected in India has been taken down just months later due to safety concerns.

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Have Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Ever Played Against Each Other in FIFA World Cups?

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Discover the surprising truth: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of football's greatest rivals, have never faced each other in a FIFA World Cup match across their five appearances each from 2006 to 2022.

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Will Rivals Finally Meet at FIFA World Cup 2026?

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of football's greatest, have never faced each other in a FIFA World Cup match, but that could change at the 2026 tournament.

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Comparing FIFA World Cup Stats Ahead Of 2026 Edition

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Explore the definitive FIFA World Cup statistics for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as of June 5, 2026. This comprehensive comparison highlights their goals, assists, matches played, and major achievements, including Messi's 2022…

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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.

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Messi v Ronaldo: A rivalry that has dominated for two decades

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time?

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Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

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Argentina leads all World Cup champions this century in outfield player retention: Does Messi’s side have enough renewal?

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Argentina is heading into the 2026 World Cup having retained more outfield players from a World Cup-winning squad than any defending champion this century, prompting questions about whether Lionel Messi's side has enough renewal to push…

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‘Leo is better than Cristiano’: Angel Di Maria makes his stance clear in the Messi vs Ronaldo debate

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Angel Di Maria has revealed the fundamental reason why he believes Lionel Messi holds the ultimate edge over long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Argentina reclaim top spot in FIFA rankings over Spain, France: Messi faces worrying record ahead of World Cup

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The latest results by Spain and France will allow Argentina to return to the top of the FIFA rankings. However, that will also leave Lionel Messi and his teammates facing an unfavorable statistic.

Thursday, Jun 4

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Clint Dempsey puts World Cup pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo amid Lionel Messi GOAT debate

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The FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and everyone is getting ready for all the action, with several stars playing in their last tournament. With all the talk of star players, Clint Dempsey has weighed in on the GOAT debate, talking…

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2026 World Cup historic scheduling twist could give Guillermo Ochoa edge over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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The three veterans are all on course to achieve something no player has ever managed before, but a unique circumstance surrounding the tournament schedule could allow one of them to claim a place in the record books ahead of the others.