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Messi vs Ronaldo: The Rivalry That Defined a Football Era
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Messi vs Ronaldo - The Golden Rivalry
What makes Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi rivalry so special? - Quora
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Ronaldo, Messi, and the World Cup As a Bad Barometer for Evaluating Legacy - The Ringer
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Lionel Messi has settled the GOAT debate with Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup win
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5 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi is the greatest rivalry in football history
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Never saw Messi as a rival, says Ronaldo
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Messi–Ronaldo rivalry - Wikipedia
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: historical head-to-head record - AS USA
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Comparing Lionel Messi's and Cristiano Ronaldo's records in 2023