Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi — who is nearly three years younger — can still catch Ronaldo for both records, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his maturity with a gentleman-like response to Al-Hilal fans who tried to provoke him with Lionel ...

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka once gave his opinion on the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi debate, revealing that he used to look up to the Portuguese ace. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has a huge fan ...

From bizarre fan theories around a 'bias' against Ronaldo and accusations of disrespect to Messi, Ronaldo and the Ballon d'Or has never been a quiet affair. So, with 2024's ceremony taking place ...

Messi or Ronaldo? This question always sparks a passionate response from soccer fans around the world, often igniting healthy debates about which legend is better. Why does this question spark ...

MANCHESTER, England — No Lionel Messi. No Cristiano Ronaldo. When the Ballon d'Or is presented at a gala ceremony in Paris on Monday, it will feel like the start of a new era in soccer.

None are more iconic than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While this Saturday’s El Clasico (3 p.m. on ESPN+) obviously won’t feature these two titans, it’s always fun to step into the ...