The only sin Messi committed was winning the world cup.
Ever since then, they've hated him. Everything he does is viewed under the microscope. Normal but to go on to purport lies and sell a narrative as the truth is just hate filled but that's by the way
The 2026 World Cup may be the last trophy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ever jointly compete for.
They are among the greatest players to ever kick a ball and their compelling rivalry has transcended the sport for decades. They may have barely shared a pitch in the past eight years but comparisons between the two remain constant — and perhaps always will, whatever they do for the rest of their careers and lives.
It has been a rivalry of trophies, goals and resentment, even spawning a culture war.
This is the story of football’s GOATs (Greatest Of All Time). We may never see this again.
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Harry Kane wants to usurp Messi's record for goals scored in a year.
Olise wants to usurp Messi's record for assists in a year.
Mbappe wants to usurp Messi's World Cup record.
They're all insane & should be praised.
But everyone's reference in everything in football is MESSI.
Kylian Mbappé in the World Cup knock-out rounds is a different beast 😨🔥
Despite playing only one extra game, he's managed to outscore Cristiano Ronaldo by TEN goals already 😮💨
Mr World Cup 🏆🇫🇷
🚨 FIFA are facing possible legal action after suspending Cristiano Ronaldo’s ban and letting him play Portugal’s first two World Cup games.
The 40-year-old was due to miss them after his red card against Ireland, but FIFA have changed his three-match suspension into one match — a move that’s sparked huge backlash.
Opponents drawn against Portugal in the World Cup group stages could now take the case to CAS to try and reinstate the original ban.
(Source: @MailSport)