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The rise of a new era: Who will be the next Ronaldo or Messi of football?: With Ronaldo and Messi bringing their international careers to an end ...
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Neither Messi nor Cristiano: Lamine Yamal played a role without precedent in the Ballon d'Or
ballondor.com/es/news/posts/ni-messi-ni-cristiano-lamine-yamal-alcanzo-una-hazana-sin-precedentes-en-el-ballon-dor
Daily Sabah Nov 06
Ronaldo's Portugal exit stands in stark contrast to Messi's farewell: Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious international career with Portugal ultimately came to ...
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The end of an era: the careers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar with their national teams
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'He is a freak of a player' - Steven Gerrard backs Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to rival Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
goal.com/en/news/steven-gerrard-backs-barcelona-star-lamine-yamal-rival-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo/blt736aeef2791e3f9e
Complete Sports Nov 02
Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Yamal Nominated For 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI: FIFPRO has officially announced the 26-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's World11 ...
completesports.com/messi-ronaldo-mbappe-yamal-nominated-for-2026-fifpro-mens-world-xi/
'I played with Ronaldo, Messi and Rooney – but one Man Utd legend was a level above'
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-ronaldo-messi-rooney-37821304
Cristiano Ronaldo from 2008 ahead of Lionel Messi from 2012: CR7 wins award for the best Ballon d'Or of all time
goal.com/de/meldungen/cristiano-ronaldo-von-2008-vor-lionel-messi-von-2012-cr7-gewinnt-award-fuer-den-besten-ballon-d-or-aller-zeiten/bltcbbc242adddb8d20
Key FactsRonaldo wins inaugural B.O.A.T. fan vote
Oct 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: en.prothomalo.com
- Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or season placed first, while Messi’s 2012 season came second.
- Voting ran from 1 to 27 October 2026, ending one day after the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
- Fans could vote for €1 ($1.12) per entry and submit multiple votes.
- According to Ballon d’Or, 5,009 people voted repeatedly: 4,665 two to four times, 300 five to nine times, and 44 ten to 26 times.
The night Patrick Stewart ignored Cristiano Ronaldo for a magical moment with Lionel Messi and his wife
marca.com/en/football/2026/10/30/the-night-patrick-stewart-ignored-cristiano-ronaldo-for-magical-moment-with-lionel-messi-and-his-wife.html
Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo beats Messi: Cristiano Ronaldo has prevailed against Lionel Messi in the Ballon d'Or.
fussballtransfers.com/a2549831372875909932-ballon-d-or-ronaldo-schlaegt-messi
Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to win B.O.A.T. award: Ronaldo won the award for his 2007/08 season, where he won his first Ballon after helping Manchester ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-win-ballon-dor-of-all-time-award-10942231/
2008 Cristiano Ronaldo wins the B.O.A.T. for the best Ballon d'Or in history: France Football users vote for the Portuguese for the magazine's new award
marca.com/en/football/2026/10/28/2008-cristiano-ronaldo-wins-the-b-t-for-the-best-ballon-d-or-in-history.html
Key FactsCristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or edition wins France Football’s B.O.A.T.
Oct 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: marca.com
- Ronaldo received the award for his 2008 edition, which ranked ahead of Lionel Messi’s 2012 Ballon d’Or in the vote.
- Eligible entries were specific editions by players who had won the Ballon d’Or at least twice; users voted for one edition.
- Voting cost one euro; two tickets to the 2027 gala were raffled among participants.
- According to France Football, 5,009 people voted more than once; 44 cast 10–26 votes, 300 cast 5–9, and 4,665 cast 2–4.
World Soccer Talk Oct 28
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi as his 2008 Ballon d’Or season wins B.O.A.T. award: Is it an official ...
worldsoccertalk.com/news/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-lionel-messi-as-his-2008-ballon-dor-season-wins-b-o-a-t-award-is-it-an-official-trophy-and-how-does-it-differ-from-super-ballon-dor/
After Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Sends Emotional Message To Lionel Messi After Father's Death
sports.ndtv.com/football/after-cristiano-ronaldo-neymar-sends-emotional-message-to-lionel-messi-after-fathers-death-11902859
Ronaldo to Neymar: Players who have made their last World Cup appearance: The 2026 FIFA World Cup likely marked the final appearance for Messi, Modrić, De Bruyne ...
business-standard.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/ronaldo-to-neymar-players-who-have-made-their-last-world-cup-appearance-126072000533_1.html
Cafu names player who is 'technically better' than Messi and Ronaldo: Brazil football legend Cafu claims Neymar is 'technically even better' than Lionel Messi ...
metro.co.uk/2026/05/04/cafu-names-player-technically-better-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-28229988/
Complete Sports Mar 25
Neymar Is Superior To Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe —Brazil World Cup Winner: Cafu has made a strong statement that Neymar has more natural talent than Lionel ...
completesports.com/neymar-is-superior-to-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mbappe-brazil-world-cup-winner/
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