Cristiano Ronaldo topples Lionel Messi as Forbes' highest-earning footballer - Khabarhub
MANCHESTER: Cristiano Ronaldo's big-money move to Manchester United saw him replacing Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to
Sep 7: Cristiano Ronaldo says he and Lionel Messi "changed the history of football" but their rivalry is now "gone".
Widely regarded as all-time greats, they often faced each other in Spain's La Liga with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
July 27: Argentina forward Yamila Rodriguez said having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg does not mean she is anti-Lionel Messi.
Rodriguez, 25, has received criticism on social media, with fans claiming the artwork is disrespectful to Argentina star Messi.
For years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have battled it out to be considered the best player in the world. We’re looking back on both footballing legend's careers and how they compare.
Rudi Garcia, the coach of Al Nassr, has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo will make his debut for the Saudi Arabian club as part of an exhibition team in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which could pit him against Lionel Messi.
-Just two matches stand between us and a superlative World Cup Final
-Lionel Messi and Argentina are really gaining momentum, with the enthusiastic backing of arguably the loudest fans at the tournament
-While Cristiano Ronaldo may have lost his place in Portugal’s starting line-up, his relentless ambition will continue to drive the team forward
A FIFA World Cup™ Final between Argentina and Portugal would be the Hollywood ending to one of the most compelling rivalries the footballing world has ever seen. Could we really see a grand finale with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as its main protagonists?
The simple answer to this question is: yes.
What needs to happen to set up a Final between Argentina and Portugal?
Argentina first need to beat the Netherlands on Friday and would then face the winner of the match between Croatia and Brazil in the semi-finals. If they can pass that formidable test, the Albiceleste will reach the Final for the fourth time in the last 40 years.
Portugal have never gone beyond the last four at a World Cup, and their first challenge on the way to their maiden Final is to defeat Morocco. The winners of that encounter must then take on either France or England in the semi-finals on Wednesday 14 December.
While the hurdles between both teams and the final showdown are admittedly extremely high, nothing is impossible when you consider the standards they set for themselves.
What would be the significance of a Final featuring Messi and Ronaldo?
Simply put, it would be a dream for many football fans. The volume levels in Qatar have gone through the roof whenever one of these two superstars step onto the pitch, and there are few sporting headlines anywhere in the world that could dislodge a showdown like this from the back pages.
A Final between Argentina and Portugal would also mean that one of the two players with the most individual accolades in the game would crown their glittering career with a World Cup winners medal, while the other would probably have to come to terms with the fact that the GOAT debate would be settled at last.
Cristiano Ronaldo's big-money move to Manchester United saw him replacing Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to the latest rankings released by Forbes.
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