rivalry
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Their entire rivalry has unfolded without a single epic showdown when it mattered most—Messi and Ronaldo have never faced off at a World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They are also co-authors of two books on soccer, “The Club,” on the rise of the English Premier League; and “Messi vs. Ronaldo,” on soccer’s era-defining rivalry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It is a rivalry that goes beyond the ultimate 'greatest of all time' debate they have fuelled.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It is a rivalry that has defined the last two decades of football, transcending clubs, countries and competitions to reshape how the game has been played, consumed and debated across the world.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The political rivalry had never eroded the personal respect between them.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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