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/ 86 days ago

Kylian Mbappe eclipses Messi but falls short of Ronaldo’s single-season UCL goalscoring record

Despite being eliminated by Bayern Munich, Kylian Mbappe eclipsed Lionel Messi’s personal best but fell short of matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record for goals in a single UEFA Champions League season.
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/ 86 days ago

Mbappe reaches 70 Champions League goals at 27: How many did Messi, Ronaldo have at the same age?

Kylian Mbappe is closing in on the numbers posted by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League.
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/ 87 days ago

Lamine Yamal makes UEFA Champions League history as youngest player ever to reach 20 goal contributions: How his record compares to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Lamine Yamal continues to draw global attention as he delivers another historic UEFA Champions League performance for Barcelona. At the same time, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo remain the reference points for greatness in Europe’s elite competition.
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/ 87 days ago

Lionel Messi dealt blow as Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano steps down

Javier Mascherano stepped down as Inter Miami head coach, leaving Lionel Messi and his teammates in an unexpected situation.
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/ 88 days ago

Cristian Romero’s World Cup 2026 prospects reportedly brighten after injury update on Argentina and Tottenham star

With just a few months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi seemed to suffer a major setback with Argentina, as Cristian Romero appeared to have picked up a serious injury. However, he has received an injury update that gives him hope of making it to the anticipated tournament.
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/ 90 days ago

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest to reach 100 La Liga matches at 18: How long did it take Messi?

Lamine Yamal reached 100 La Liga matches in record time, leaving Lionel Messi far behind.
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/ 91 days ago

The Messi effect in MLS: Colorado Rapids reach all-time ticket sales record ahead of Inter Miami clash

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will visit Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer next week, and a record-breaking crowd is expected.
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/ 92 days ago

Harry Maguire reportedly rejected move to Messi’s Inter Miami to focus on Manchester United and World Cup

Focused on Manchester United and in the 2026 World Cup, Harry Maguire has reportedly rejected a move to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
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/ 92 days ago

‘Messi will be in the World Cup, there’s no doubt,’ says former Argentina assistant after private meeting

Claudio Gugnali, former assistant coach of Argentina, spoke with Lionel Messi and expressed confidence that he will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 92 days ago

Neymar reportedly linked with FC Cincinnati: How much would the MLS side have to pay to Santos star?

With Neymar being linked to FC Cincinnati, questions arise over how much the MLS side would have to invest to bring in the Santos star.
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/ 92 days ago

Julian Alvarez credits Lionel Messi for influence on free kick goal against Barcelona

After scoring against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, Julian Alvarez spoke about the influence of Lionel Messi.
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/ 92 days ago

‘Ronaldo is a star, a very good player, but he’s not a genius like Messi,’ says 1986 World Cup champion Oscar Ruggeri

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been at the center of one of the most intense rivalries. While some praise the Portuguese scoring prowess, others praise the Argentine’s all-around capacity. In light of this, 1986 World Cup champion Oscar Ruggeri makes the difference between both stars.
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/ 92 days ago

Lionel Messi faces change of plans for Argentina’s final two friendlies before the 2026 World Cup

In a sudden change of plans, the two rivals of Lionel Messi's Argentina prior to the 2026 World Cup have been reportedly revealed.
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/ 93 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi snubbed as ex-USMNT goalkeeper Kasey Keller stuns fans with 2026 World Cup winner predicion

Kasey Keller's ssessment has stirred attention as he looks beyond Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, focusing instead on a different set of contenders for the tournament.
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/ 93 days ago

Lionel Messi chosen over Cristiano Ronaldo as toughest opponent by Brazil icon Marcelo

Real Madrid and Brazil legend Marcelo chose Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo.