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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
Lionel Messi overtakes GOAT rival Cristiano Ronaldo to secure enormous goal-scoring milestone
The ever-extraordinary Lionel Messi continues to mount records even at the age of 38. Playing for Inter Miami, the Argentine notched a brace on Saturday against NY Red Bulls and triggered a 5-1 thrashing at the Red Bull Arena. With the pair of goals, the 8-time Balon d'Or winner has taken his tally to 874 goals, reaching the pinnacle of yet another goal-scoring chart in the process. Messi pips Ronaldo Messi has now become the player with the most non-penalty goals in the history of the sport. Out of the 874 goals he has scored in his career, only 110 have come from the spot, and the remaining 764 have been non-penalty goals. He overtook familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo to take over the top position. Ronaldo has amassed 763 non-penalty goals in his career. The practice of collecting milestones did not end there for Messi. He provided an assist in the match as well, which as per record, was his 386th career assist. He is just 14 away from reaching the monumental mark of 400. What differentiates Messi from the crowd is the fact that no other active player has even 300 assists to his name. He is just behind Ferenc Puskás in the all-time list, who accumulated 404 assists in his illustrious career. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Magnus Carlsen has a message for Ronaldo ahead of Esports World Cup: 'Don't know what Ronaldo has done on chessboard' Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Rivalry for the ages Decades have passed, yet the evergreen rivalry between two of the biggest GOATs of the game has not diminished. In fact, it still keeps on giving. Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are premier mentions in all the goalscoring catalogues. Though they are talismen of different leagues, they are still seemingly competing with each other, thereby pushing the standards of the game to immeasurable heights. Playing for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has been on a goalscoring spree ever since he joined the club following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Messi, on the other hand, is single-handedly gliding Inter Miami's ship in the MLS. It is hard to guess whether Ronaldo and Messi will ever come face to face again on the football field, but after a rivalry that has defied time, the world of football has certainly witnessed something that may never take place ever again.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho falls out with Jhon Duran on FIRST DAY as ex-Aston Villa star warned of 'consequences'
Jhon Duran has only been at Fenerbahce for two weeks following his arrival on loan from Al-Nassr but is already in Jose Mourinho's bad books after being called "disrespectful" over his no-show at training Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has fallen out with Jose Mourinho already, just weeks after signing for Fenerbahce, after failing to turn up for the start of pre-season training. Duran has linked up with Mourinho's men on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after deciding to cut short his time in the Middle East. The 21-year-old was only with Al-Nassr for six months after netting 12 goals in 18 appearances before it emerged he was set to leave Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. His switch to Fenerbache on loan came as a surprise but he jumped at the chance to work with two-time Champions League winner Mourinho, who is about to begin a second campaign in charge of the Super Lig side. But it seems he has not made a good impression with the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss, who said the striker showed a lack of respect with absence and warned he would be punished. "It's disrespectful," Mourinho said. "There are clear rules here, and anyone who doesn't follow them will face consequences. We'll talk to him when he shows up, if he does." Turkish reports have claimed Duran will report for training in the coming days as Fenerbahce gear up for the start of pre-season. They play their first game of the summer on Thursday when they take on Portuguese outfit Portimonense. It looks unlikely Duran will feature in the game and he will have to work quickly to get on the right side of the legendary manager. Mourinho has shown in the past he has no trouble falling out with players if they rub him up the wrong way. He previously clashed with Paul Pogba over a training ground dispute at Manchester United and famously bickered with Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, criticising his work rate and effort. He was similarly critical of Eden Hazard at times during his second stint at Chelsea and was left unimpressed with his refusal to track back.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Why Cristiano Ronaldo would want Messi to join Saudi League in the summer?
Saudi Arabia's growing ambition in global football was spotlighted by Ronaldo's signing and the Club World Cup. With heavy investment underway, bringing Messi aboard would be a bold statement again. Shashwat Nishant New Delhi Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two footballing legends with a combined 13 Ballon d'Or crowns, once energized the football world by battling it out against each other at least twice a year across El Clásico fixtures at Barcelona and Real Madrid. Though their European rivalry has since evolved, a new showdown in the Middle East might not be ruled out as of now. Cristiano Ronaldo recently extended his record-breaking contract with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Despite an option to stay through 2026, discussions swirl about major Saudi clubs plotting a move for Messi. With Ronaldo already in Riyadh, momentum is building. Ronaldo's United teammate Saha predicts Messi reunion Speaking to BoyleSports, ex-Manchester United striker Louis Saha argues that Ronaldo would be thrilled to see Messi join him in Saudi Arabia: 'Will Cristiano want Messi in Saudi Arabia? Definitely. Cristiano will want more big players over there… He's a competitor and he wants to win, he hasn't won as much as he would like. It'd be great to see internal competition.' Saha emphasized that Messi's arrival would elevate the league's status and intensify its competitiveness, a landscape Ronaldo relishes. Saudi's roadmap for football Saudi Arabia's growing ambition in global football was spotlighted by Ronaldo's signing and the Club World Cup. With heavy investment underway, bringing Messi aboard would be a bold statement in expanding league prestige and sporting rivalry. Messi on the move? Reports suggest Al-Ahli has tabled a lucrative offer for the Argentine superstar. However, Messi chose Major League Soccer last year, joining Inter Miami instead of moving to Saudi. As negotiations continue, Messi's next move could reshape global club football, adding another chapter to this storied rivalry. Bringing Messi to Saudi would not only unite two legends on foreign soil, it could also launch a fierce new era of competition in a league eager to make global waves.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
From Juventus to Manchester United: A closer look at Cristiano Jr.'s career
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (Image via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos, son of Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the most exciting talents to look out for in world football. Primarily operating as a left-winger like his father, he can also be deployed on the right wing. He is a right-footed player. Born on June 17, 2010, the 15-year-old, who is coming up in terms of both footballing ability and popularity, recently went viral for a claim that Barcelona star Lamine Yamal 'has not won anything' in his career yet. While he did admit that Yamal is better than his father in terms of ability at the moment, he did argue Yamal's lack of trophies is a caveat. From playing for the youth teams of Juventus, Manchester United and now Al-Nassr, the teenager has more or less mirrored his father's career trajectory, albeit for their academies, U15 and youth teams. Here's a closer look at the young star's career trajectory. 1. Juventus Youth (2018/19 - 2021/22) Cristiano Jr. followed in the footsteps of his father as he made the move from Spanish giant Al-Nassr to Juventus following the latter's move from the 15-time Champions League winners in July 2018. After starting his career with the U9 side, he rose up the ranks to U11 by the time he left them in 2021/22. The young star created excitement in his first season with Juventus, where he reportedly scored 58 goals and assisted 18 times in a season as a 9-year-old. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Cristiano Jr. also scored four goals in his debut for the U9 side, as per reports. 2. Manchester United (2021/22 - 2022/23) As Ronaldo made the move from Juventus and returned to Manchester United, his son also followed suit. Playing for the Red Devils in their U12 and then U13 sides, the teenager got to share the pitch with the likes of Kai Rooney, son of the legendary Wayne Rooney. The teenager wore the No 7 like his father while with the Red Devils' team, with clips of him imitating his father's iconic 'siuuu' celebration also going viral. 3. Al-Nassr (2022/23) After Ronaldo left the Premier League giants in late 2022, he made the surprising call to move his career to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr. The Portuguese superstar is under contract with the team till 2027, and his son too, plays for their U15 side. He signed for the Al-Nassr U15 team on 1st January 2023. National team career Despite having both Portuguese and US citizenship, Cristiano Jr. has opted to represent Portugal at national level. The player was called up to represent the Portuguese U15 side back in May 2025, for which he made 4 appearances, scoring two goals. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr of Portugal (C) looks on prior to the Men's U15 International match between Portugal and Japan as part of the Vlatko Markovic tournament at Stadium Sveti Martin na Muri on May 13, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. (Image by) The forward represented his country at the Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia in May. With the forward already in the national team setup, his 40-year-old father has already expressed his desire to share the pitch with his son one day. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: 'He's better than him but...' - Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. picks Lamine Yamal over his father but with a caveat
Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo , one of the biggest names in world football, is in the twilight years of his career. The Portuguese superstar turned 40 this February and signed a contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr less than a month ago. With the forward committed to the Saudi side and still being the focal point of Portugal's attack, there is no doubt that he is ready for the upcoming season. — thescreenlad (@thescreenlad) In a video that recently went viral, the No. 7's son, Cristiano Jr, made a surprising claim, much to the shock of fans around the globe. The viral video features the 15-year-old in conversation with Twitch streamer 2xRaKai, where he said, "Right now, yeah. Okay, but Lamine (Yamal) hasn't won anything yet." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Cristiano Jr.'s response came after the streamer claimed that Yamal is far better than his father at the moment. However, the fact remains that the Portuguese veteran got the upper hand over Yamal in their most recent meeting, where Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties after drawing the game 2-2. Ronaldo also managed to score to bring his side level in normal time. Adding to his claim, Cristiano Jr said that Yamal is yet to win "anything." 'Lamine's really good, but he still hasn't won anything,' said the teenager. The Barcelona star, who recently turned 18, has actually won several titles with the club, including multiple league crowns and a domestic cup. Most recently, Yamal won the 2024/25 La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup. At the age of 17 (his birthday was two days before the final), Yamal also won UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain, scoring once and assisting four times in the tournament. The player has also come under fire for reportedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers for his 18th birthday party. ADEE, the Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias in Spain, has vowed to take legal and social action against the player. However, one of the entertainers who was hired for the party told RAC1, "No one disrespected us, let us work in peace. I don't understand why there's so much hype. " Yamal has returned to Barcelona for pre-season ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
