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Cristiano Ronaldo forcefully reiterated his belief that he is a better footballer than Lionel Messi. "Is Messi better than me? I disagree. I don't want to be humble," Ronaldo said in an interview with ...

Argentina's national football team, including star Lionel Messi, will not visit Kerala in November for a planned friendly match. The Argentina Football Association cited the state's lack of readiness ...

Lionel Messi has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim that winning the World Cup is not something that he is overly concerned about, as success in that competition will not define his legacy. Messi ...

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists his football legacy will not be "defined" by whether he matches Lionel Messi's success at the World Cup. The Al-Nassr star appears to have performed a U-turn ...

The MLS Cup Playoffs continue on Saturday, Nov. 1, with five matchups, including Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visiting Nashville SC in Game 2 of their first-round series. Messi has already posted his ...

It’s a deal that reflects long-term planning — Messi won’t just be a player, but also a face and symbol of the project led by David Beckham and the club’s ownership group. All signs point to yes.

Cristiano Ronaldo has disagreed with the thought that Lionel Messi is better than him in the teaser of his upcoming interview with British Journalist Piers Morgan. The iconic rivalry between Messi and ...

THE Ballon d'Or award is handed out on Monday night (EDT). Here's why Lionel Messi should win the top gong yet again. The Portuguese star has certainly enjoyed a breathtaking season, even by his own ...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reaches a landmark on Sunday. The Man City boss will oversee his 1,000th game as a manager when Liverpool make the trip to the Etihad Stadium on this weekend. If ...