Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo
How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
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How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal. Ronaldo wants to play on despite the troubles, while Messi bathed in adulation.
A week after slamming the door of the Portuguese selection, Cristiano Ronaldo apologized on Tuesday and opened the door to a return "after purging the suspension" that will be applied to him.
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.
The front man does not refuse to play with the Portuguese team again after publishing a statement asking his colleagues for forgiveness, talks about a pact that was not fulfilled by the technician and says it was the Federation that asked him not to leave the combined luso behind the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
Ronaldo sparked controversy last week when he walked out of the camp after learning that he would not start a game.
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus fires back at a question from the media over his handling of Cristiano Ronaldo after the veteran forward left the squad in a row over playing time.
BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.
Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return.
Cristiano Ronaldo could still return for Portugal, according to boss Jorge Jesus.
Holders Portugal first team to qualify for 2026-27 UEFA Nations League despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence.
Bruno Fernandes says he has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and denies a rift within Portugal’s squad.
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
Nations League title holders Portugal hosts Erling Haaland's Norway, days after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from the camp.
Cristiano Ronaldo withdrew from the Portugal squad, but Bruno Fernandes says forward remains team's 'greatest symbol'.
Portugal won on Thursday against Denmark its third consecutive League of Nations match – the last two matches having been won without the participation of Cristiano Ronaldo. A missed release from the five-time Golden Balloon, who left the rally on Wednesday night.
Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed a dispute with the new selector Jorge Jesus and provoked a psychodrama in Portugal by leaving on Wednesday the Seleçao rally in Copenhagen, on the eve of a League of Nations match against Denmark. What to feed speculations about the future of 41-year-old legend in the selection.