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Cristiano Ronaldo has 978 goals and Lionel Messi 927. See how many each needs to reach 1,000 and their career games played.
With Lionel Messi retiring from international duty this week, it's only natural to wonder if a similar announcement may follow from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Just hours after Messi announced his retirement, British journalist Piers Morgan squashed the GOAT claims. Morgan is known for his love of Cristiano Ronaldo and has previously lef
In his first game after hanging up the Argentina no. 10 jersey, Messi turned playmaker as Inter Miami were held 2-2 by a late comeback from Atlanta United. The scoring was started by Casemiro, when he rose high to guide home an out swinging Messi corner to the far post.
The Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist is out, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal among the 30 nominees. Defending winner Ousmane Dembélé is also nominated, while Cristiano Ronaldo misses out.
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Ballon d'Or club of the year nominees revealed
France Football magazine will reveal the nominees for its annual Ballon d'Or ceremony this Tuesday, starting with the men's and women's clubs shortlisted for the Club of the Year award.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal said he won't "beg" to be given the Ballon d'Or after helping Spain win the World Cup this summer.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to play on the same team for the first time in Carlos Tevez’s farewell match in December. Tevez says both football legends have agreed to reunite at Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera.