Yes, and while it's not on a football pitch where we once admired their talent, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will share the court again. Something unexpected is happening in the sports world ...

The source of engagement was hardly new: Messi vs Ronaldo, the forever war of global football. Except, this time, it was not about Cristiano and Lionel, the duopoly that defined a generation ...

Casemiro, who has shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, appears to have conceded that Lionel Messi is the superior player. The debate over who is ...

Manchester United star Casemiro has added a fresh name to the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate. The Brazil international won four UEFA Champions League titles alongside Ronaldo at ...

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello. A manufactured online rivalry between the sons of ...