Following Gareth Bale’s arrival at Real Madrid in 2013, there were rumors about a tense rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo for the team’s leadership. With several years on his departure, the Welshman decided to reveal key details about his relationship with the Portuguese star.

Even as the French striker continues to deliver for Al-Ittihad, questions around his long-term future have taken a surprising—and confusing—turn.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal for Al Nassr against Al Wahda in a friendly game.

As France manager Didier Deschamps prepares for what will be his final major competition with the national team, he acknowledges that the upcoming event carries extra weight — especially with the possibility that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both appear on soccer’s greatest stage for the sixth time.

Amid his conflicts at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah could win an award previously earned by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

With the eyes set on the 2026 World Cup, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez addressed Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership and role in the national team.

Despite Luis Díaz being absent, Bayern Munich convincingly defeated Sporting Lisbon with a record-breaking Lennart Karl. The German rising star surpassed Kylian Mbappe in a Champions League record, leaving also aside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

While Cristiano Ronaldo continues his global-superstar reign in the Saudi Pro League, it is Salah whose name now echoes through boardrooms in the Middle East—fueling talk of a blockbuster move that could redefine the league’s future.

Kylian Mbappe has managed to become the leader of Real Madrid's sporting project, maintaining an impressive scoring rate. With this, he has managed to surpass Alfredo Di Stefano in the scoring side in his 79 games, but remains behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal enters the tournament with one of the sport’s defining icons still at the center of attention, and the story of a supposed €7 banknote dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo quickly captivated fans worldwide.

The 2025 MLS Cup Final carried unusual weight. Rebuilt around Lionel Messi, Inter Miami knew victory would not only secure their first league title but also edge Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in their post-Europe rivalry.

With Lionel Messi lifting the 2025 MLS Cup with Inter Miami, comparisons between his and Cristiano Ronaldo's record in finals start to rise.

amid the excitement, a cryptic comment from the Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

With Argentina and Portugal drawn in the 2026 World Cup, questions rise on when could legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could meet at the competition.

Argentina have managed to remain one of the national teams in the best shape, setting a winning pace that make them top contenders for the 2026 World Cup. However, Lionel Messi named the four national teams that could complicate their path, leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.