‘I have the utmost respect for what you’ve accomplished with Argentina,’ Ronaldo writes in response to Messi’s post.

The Portuguese star is ahead of his Argentine rival in a historic poll reigniting the debate over soccer’s greatest player.

The legendary rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi just got a wild new twist—this time, off the pitch! In a jaw ...

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Ronaldo showed love to his longtime rival following Messi's final appearance for Argentina.

The Portuguese star joins the long list of players paying tribute to Leo as he says goodbye to Argentina’s national team ...

Ronaldo reacts to Messi’s retirement with a heartfelt public reply, putting rivalry aside to acknowledge one of the greatest international careers in football history. Cristiano Ronaldo told Lionel ...

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Lionel Messi played in his last World Cup final in 2026, a match that is now the definitive end of an era for soccer's great 21st-century individual battle. Just over a month later, Messi officially ...

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