Cristiano Ronaldo has always had an individual rivalry with Lionel Messi, whether that is in terms of goals scored, assists, or the trophies they have won.Now that both are coming to the end of their careers,

Erling Haaland scored the 250th goal of his career setting a pace faster than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a rare admission about the extent of his relationship with legendary on-pitch rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave a rare insight into his relationship with his once biggest rival, Lionel Messi. Perhaps no one in soccer has had more battles than Ronaldo and Messi. Whether the two greats were competing on the pitch in La Liga or off the pitch for the Ballon d'Or,

Diego Maradona snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when he gave his take on the 'greatest of all time' debate. The late Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as one of all-time greats, was memorably named the joint-winner of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century alongside Brazil legend Pele.

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is famous globally and will likely go down as one of the most legendary rivalries in the history of football.This rivalry sparked strong opinions among fans,

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry dominated football for well over a decade, and their families were also involved in the fierce battle.

The two football icons have been fierce rivals for years, battling it out on the field in La Liga and competing for prestigious awards like the Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo spent years competing with one another for the crown of 'best footballer on the planet', and their families also joined in the heated discussions at times