Stars continue to break records and push their 20-year rivalry even as they enter the twilight of their careers

In recent matchups, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been in spectacular form, consistently finding the back of the net. Notably, Messi delivered an outstanding performance in the last game, securing a hat-trick and demonstrating his exceptional prowess on the field.

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.

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.

The two GOATs, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, are joined by Balon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on the FIFPRO World 11 short list.

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.

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.

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Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo scored and reached 800 club goals at age 40, and this raised the question: how many has Lionel Messi scored by age 38?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to defy age and expectations after being named among the 26 finalists for the 2025 Men’s FIFPRO World 11 on Monday. The Argentina and Portugal superstars have been rewarded for their efforts in 2024-25 by being included on the star-studded list alongside Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.