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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: An era-defining rivalry and a final shot at World Cup glory - CNN
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Squawka on X: "Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal: ◉ Most caps ◉ Most goals ◉ 2x trophies Lionel Messi for Argentina: ◉ Most caps ◉ Most goals ◉ 2x trophies There's one thing
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Troll Football (parody) on X: "Luis Figo🗣️: If Portugal had Messi instead of Ronaldo they would have won atleast one World Cup trophy." https://t.co/ygN2sTPldo" / X
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Raphinha shares post on Instagram: "Argentina supporters treat Messi like a God. Portugal supporters treat Ronaldo like a King. Brazil supporters yearn for Neymar to fracture his leg." : r/Barca
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he and Lionel Messi 'changed the history of football' after Ballon d'Or snub - Eurosport
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Barça Worldwide on X: "The whole of Portugal is obsessed with Messi it's sad. https://t.co/olSQ9XBbdM" / X
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ESPN FC on X: "If Portugal and Argentina win their groups we could see Messi and Ronaldo play each other in the World Cup final. Imagine 🐐 https://t.co/VlmUY1wBFy" / X
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