In particular, the Blaugrana's midfield ace Gavi is surrounded by multiple players who have enjoyed stellar campaigns thus ...

Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to ...

This year, with Messi and Ronaldo again unlikely to make the cut ... After injuries plagued him in recent years, Pedri is back to playing like one of the best in the world.

Luis de la Fuente has no doubt about who he believes is the best midfielder in the world and emphasized that this player ...

After declaring himself the best player in history, Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism from an Italian legend, who ranked Lionel Messi and other players ahead of him.

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello. A manufactured online rivalry between the sons of ...

Manchester United star Casemiro has added a fresh name to the Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate. The Brazil international won four UEFA Champions League titles alongside Ronaldo at ...

Karim Benzema doesn't agree with Cristiano Ronaldo that he's the greatest player of all time - instead, he believes his namesake Ronaldo Nazario holds that accolade. "Everyone can say what they want.

Inter Miami experienced a dramatic start to its new MLS season, as Lionel Messi produced a pair of delightful assists – and was on the receiving end of some Cristiano Ronaldo-themed shade.

Casemiro, who has shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, appears to have conceded that Lionel Messi is the superior player. The debate over who is ...