Stars continue to break records and push their 20-year rivalry even as they enter the twilight of their careers

Their contract horizons matter just as much as the totals. Ronaldo has extended with Al Nassr until June 2027, taking him to the age of 42. Messi, meanwhile, has committed to Inter Miami until 2028, which carries him to his age of around 41.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament, marking the end of an extraordinary two-decade career that has redefined football greatness.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi... there can only be one undisputed all-time greatest footballer. A deeper look statistically could settle the debate.

Brian Brobbey 's 94th-minute equaliser for Sunderland against Arsenal was their third result-changing goal in second-half stoppage time in the Premier League, the most this season. Liverpool have now lost four consceutive away games in the Premier League, their longest such streaks since 2012, in a season where they finished eighth.

Cristiano Ronaldo just threw fresh fuel on football’s biggest debate, the GOAT question. In a new interview preview with Piers Morgan, the Al-Nassr superstar made it clear he doesn’t buy into the idea that Lionel Messi is a better footballer than him.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s relentless hunger for goals continues to drive Portugal ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualifier

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has scored 17 goals in 80 LaLiga appearances. Only Kylian Mbappé (23) has scored more goals before turning 19 in Europe's top five leagues in the 21st century.

Cristiano Ronaldo has done great things on the pitch, Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazário doesn’t think that's quite good enough to be “the best”.