Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and World Cup
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Angel Di Maria has explained why he puts Lionel Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in football’s greatest-player debate. Di Maria’s view carries weight because he is not judging from a distance. After all, he has shared dressing rooms, attacks and big moments with both players.
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
The soccer legends will return to 2026 matches with the most World Cup experience of anyone on the field.
The global debate over who stands above the rest — Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo — has never truly faded. Even now, long after both icons left Europe, the rivalry continues to influence every chapter of their evolving careers. Yet as Inter Miami ...