Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema are names that define entire eras at Real Madrid, and yet the question persists: Is the 26-year-old French forward truly carving out a legacy of his own?

Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo rarely share a sentence without history being invoked, yet in the opening stretch of the 2025–26 campaign, the Norwegian has forced their names back into the same conversation.

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. But one question overshadowed the excitement: why was Cristiano Ronaldo missing?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit, delivered a bold message about Messi’s place in soccer history. Yet the statement was shrouded in mystery, introduced through a curious five-word claim that Infantino highlighted, astonishingly overlooking an equally historic reality involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

With a jab to the Saudi Pro League, La Liga president Javier Tebas addressed the post-Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo era.

Harry Kane has firmly established himself as one of the most iconic strikers in England's history. In response to his impressive performances, legendary striker Wayne Rooney offered his opinion, drawing a surprising comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Manchester United.

Even though Cristiano Ronaldo departed from Real Madrid a few years ago, his legacy continues to be impressive. Thibaut Courtois highlights the notable difference between the Portuguese star and Kylian Mbappe, offering fans a surprising perspective.

With Carlo Ancelotti as coach, Brazil have improved noticeably in the FIFA rankings, moving ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal just days before the World Cup 2026 draw.

After receiving the White House key, Cristiano Ronaldo issued a message after his visit to Donald Trump: "I stand ready to do my part."

The Globe Soccer Awards have announced the finalists for the 2025 ceremony, with Cristiano Ronaldo included but Lionel Messi absent.

The forwards who carry the hopes of Norway, England, Argentina, Portugal, and France have rewritten scoring standards for their nation, but only one of them holds the edge in one particularly revealing international record.

With Cristiano Ronaldo attending to the White House on Tuesday with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez shared his honest opinion on the star's visit.

Karim Benzema’s future at Al-Ittihad is edging into a decisive phase, and the Frenchman — still operating in the same league that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate — has finally broken his silence on where he may play next season.

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are approaching what could be their final World Cup in 2026, aiming to further cement their legacies. However, the Argentine holds a significant advantage over the Portuguese in the pursuit of a historic record in the anticipated tournament.

Despite once being teammates at Real Madrid, rumors of tension have long surrounded the relationship between Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. In response, the Frenchman recently broke his silence, revealing details of their most recent encounter in the Saudi Pro League.