Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to lift a trophy with Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi Pro League club two years ago, while Lionel Messi has been prolific with Inter Miami over in the MLS

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. The 2026 World Cup in North America promises to be one of the most emotional and defining tournaments in soccer history.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both named as finalists for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11. The two greats, who both missed out on nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, stand among the biggest superstars in the game on the 26-player shortlist for this year’s World 11.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann joined legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, becoming the sixth foreign player to reach 200 La Liga goals.

As it turns out, the long-awaited reunion between soccer’s two greatest icons never materialized — and now, the real reason has come to light.

Messi’s three-year contract extension takes his stay with Inter Miami until the end of the 2028 season, which runs until the end of the calendar year. The Argentine himself will be 41 years old by the time his latest deal expires with the Herons, but Ronaldo will be even older.

Former Manchester United and Portugal star Nani, who played alongside legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo, claimed that he would have liked to share the pitch with Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.

As both legends continue their journeys far from Europe’s familiar lights, a curious question emerges: which of the two has endured the longest drought without a club trophy?

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have their signature celebrations. CR7 has the legendary Siuuuu, while Messi can claim the "pointing finger to the sky" and the "shirt holding" celebrations for himself. The idea that one of the two rivals would use the other's celebration is actually unimaginable. Or????