Lionel Messi has admitted that he has no friendship with longstanding career adversary Cristiano Ronaldo but has revealed the “respect and admiration” he holds for the Portuguese superstar. Largely considered the runaway candidates for the tag of greatest of all-time,

Germain, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was unable to reach Cristiano Ronaldo's record in the FIFA Club World Cup. Lionel Messi’s run in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 came to an end in the Round of 16,

Inter Miami’s elimination from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup vs Paris Saint-Germain has denied Lionel Messi a chance to match a long-standing record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Inter Miami were knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday after a 4–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.