the eternal debate has reignited once again — and this time, it’s Ronaldo himself who’s thrown gasoline on the fire.

Luka Modric, who has cemented his status as one of the top players of the modern era with a Ballon d'Or win, now thrives at AC Milan. He recently shared his picks for the five greatest soccer players in history, notably excluding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from his list.

FIFPro published the 2025 Men's World Best XI, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe on the team, and legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo failing to make the cut.

With his brace in the playoff game against Austin FC, LAFC star Denis Bouanga has joined an elite MLS club that even Lionel Messi hasn’t reached.

Inter Miami’s defeat to Nashville SC didn’t stop Lionel Messi from setting another incredible Major League Soccer record.

After a standout performance on Sunday, Pep Guardiola highly praised Erling Haaland: "He’s reached the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo."

Following Inter Miami's 2-1 defeat against Nashville, Lionel Messi's coach Javier Mascherano blasted against the referee and VAR.

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular goal in the final minutes of the match between Inter Miami and Nashville SC in Major League Soccer.

A Ligue 1 star, reportedly on Barcelona’s radar, could receive his first-ever call-up to Lionel Messi’s Argentina national team.

Inter Miami face Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer playoffs, with Lionel Messi in the spotlight.

A Major League Soccer player could become a teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

As their paths converge one last time on the world stage, one record could see Ronaldo stand alone, leaving Messi behind despite both preparing for their final hurrah.

For Kylian Mbappe, the prince of Paris turned Madrid superstar, and Ousmane Dembele, the electric 2025 Ballon d’Or winner who sparked a new era, the challenge was as symbolic as it was statistical. Both men pushed, created, and dazzled — yet one rare record from Messi’s time in Ligue 1 remains out of reach.

As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of its independence, the fee Angola paid to face Lionel Messi’s Argentina has reportedly been revealed.

Cesc Fabregas, a former teammate of Lionel Messi at Barcelona, spoke about a young Argentine star.