Lionel Messi wins Campeones Cup for 49th trophy, goal tally reaches 930; Cristiano Ronaldo blanks

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: here's a weekly wrap on their life, football and records.

Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

The international break in soccer will offer the last chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina. Messi, who announced his ...

Messi’s ‘last dance’, Ronaldo returns and a political powderkeg: Why this international break is worth watching

A U.S wonderkid, Thomas Tuchel's bridge-building and Brazil in India are all fascinating storylines in the coming weeks ...

Messi-Ronaldo watch: Messi gets two goals and fine, Ronaldo gets goal no. 977

A new week, a new edition of Messi-Ronaldo watch. What have Messrs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo been up to this past week? We find out: Messi: In a typical packed MLS schedule, Messi had two ...

How Lionel Messi’s Race to 100 Inter Miami Goals Compares to Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Messi and Ronaldo’s numbers for Miami and Al Nassr continue to look incredibly similar.
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Messi Climbs To 2nd On All-Time Free-Kick List, Ronaldo 9th

Lionel Messi has moved into second place on the all-time list of direct free-kick goals after taking his career tally to 75.

Raphinha matches Messi and Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal beats Vinicius Jr record as Barcelona stay perfect

Raphinha scored another hat-trick on Saturday night against Sevilla as the Barcelona captain maintained his stunning start to the new season. Sevilla had taken the lead at the Ram ...

A beast from another era: Raphinha primed for revenge on the shoulders of Messi and Ronaldo

Will the Brazilian turn back the hands of the clock?