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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi play together? Portuguese striker answers with a smile
Aged 40 and 38 respectively, will Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ever play for the same side? (Image by) Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defined an entire generation of football, sharing the spotlight for nearly 15 years in what has arguably been the sport's greatest rivalry. From El Clásicos to Ballon d'Or galas, the Messi vs Ronaldo debate has split fans and pundits alike into fiercely loyal camps. But could football's biggest icons ever line up on the same side before they call time on their iconic careers? At 40, Ronaldo remains the point of difference wherever he plays, while Messi just turned 38 on June 24. With both superstars nearing the twilight of their playing days, Ronaldo was recently quizzed on whether the world might still witness the two legends sharing a dressing room. "Well mate, you never know," Ronaldo said with a hearty laugh. He then added a personal touch: "My partner Georgina is from Argentina, so it's impossible not to have affection for the country." The Portuguese icon revealed that Argentine clubs had indeed tried to lure him for the FIFA Club World Cup. "I've had invitations to play at the Club World Cup from clubs in Argentina. The time has maybe run out. I'm already 40 years old. I think it would be difficult. But I will say, I like it a lot," he admitted. Interestingly, Ronaldo has never visited Argentina—a trip he hopes to make someday. He stressed he holds no club preferences and has deep respect for Messi, even recalling how he has acted as a 'translator' for him during award ceremony appearances and other galas. While age seems to be the main barrier, Ronaldo left the door open, saying "I think it'll be difficult now, but, you never know!" Poll Do you think Ronaldo and Messi will ever play on the same team? Yes, it's possible! No, it's unlikely. While age has truly caught up with both the Argentine and the Portuguese, the latter's words serve as a flickering ray of hope for those who want to see the duo play for the same side, no matter how unlikely it is. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Business Insider
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Insider
Where to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Live stream El Clásico from anywhere
El Clásicos don't come much bigger than this, with La Liga title still on the line and only four games remaining. We have all the information you need when it comes to where to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid this Sunday to see who makes the next move towards sitting on Spanish football's throne. They may take a four-point advantage into this crunch game at the Estadi Olímpic, but you can't imagine confidence will be too high in the Barcelona camp; they were on the wrong end of an epic Champions League semifinal tussle with Inter Milan in the week. That does, however, mean that Hansi Flick's men can now concentrate all of their efforts in the pursuit of league success, with Robert Lewandowski looking to add to the 25 goals he's already scored in the competition this season. Although Real Madrid have the FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, the Spanish champions will have no appetite for giving up their crown to their historic rivals without a fight. Last weekend's nervy 3-2 win over Celta Vigo kept them within touching distance of the top, and they'll need their cavalcade of superstars — Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham et al — to play out of their socks on Sunday. The last time these two teams met was just a few weeks ago in Seville where the Catalans won a thriller to lift the Copa del Rey. Now, it's league glory that's on the line, and you can watch it all unfold with a Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream. Keep reading for details on streaming partners, global TV channels, and how you can watch it from wherever you are, thanks to the wonders of a VPN. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more streaming guides, deals, and roundups How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the US Soccer fans in the United States have a few different avenues to watch this huge Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream. For starters, it will be on the ESPN Plus streaming service. On its own, a subscription costs $12/month or $120/year. This is the cheapest way to live stream the game in the US. Or you can get it as part of the Disney Plus Bundle — together with Disney Plus and Hulu — for $17/month. Because this match will also be shown on ESPN, you can also watch it on cable (if ESPN or ESPN Deportes are included in your package) or a month-to-month live streaming service. Sling TV is going to be your best value option here, with ESPN included within the 30+ channels of its Orange plan. It costs $46/month, but you get your first month half price. And you can cancel at any time; you're not committed to a lengthy contract. DirecTV offers ESPN in its month-to-month MySports pack, which costs $70/month and comes with a five-day free trial for new users. MySports carries 25 sports channels and gives users access to ESPN Plus. ESPN is also available in DirecTV's Signature packages, but those cost a bit more. Fubo is another comprehensive cable replacement featuring ESPN across all of its plans. The entry-level option is its Pro package, which costs $85/month (with $20 off your first month) and gives access to 220+ channels. Not sure Fubo's for you? Try before you buy with its seven-day free trial. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the UK Premier Sports has the exclusive rights to show La Liga matches in the UK on TV and online, so that includes this crucial Barcelona vs. Real Madrid matchup. It will air on the network's Premier Sports 1 and La Liga TV channels. Premier Sports costs £16/month on a rolling basis, with annual subscriptions costing £100 upfront or £12/month. You can also sign up via Sky TV, Virgin Media, or Amazon Prime Video, with the price differing across those providers. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Portugal Sports streamer DAZN is La Liga's broadcaster in Portugal, so it will be the host of this Barcelona vs. Real Madrid live stream. Its Base plan costs €17/month and shows UEFA competitions, Premier League, Bundesliga, Formula 1, NFL, and much more. Or you can upgrade to the DAZN Total plan for €21/month, which adds 150 boxing and MMA fights every year, too. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Spain Barcelona vs. Real Madrid will be shown on pay television in Spain. This El Clásico matchup is scheduled to be shown on Movistar's M+ LaLiga channel. To get it, you need either a regular Movistar TV plan or the standalone €10/month Movistar Plus service. From there, you can add LaLiga TV from €35/month, which shows every minute of the Spanish top flight. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid from anywhere Try to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid on ESPN Plus, Premier Sports, or any other service when overseas and you'll discover that the live stream is blocked — these platforms don't normally work outside your home country. Unless, that is, you use a VPN (virtual private network), which can change your IP address to anywhere in the world as well as provide you with an extra layer of cybersecurity. ExpressVPN is one of the best you can download. As you'll see in our ExpressVPN review, it boasts extremely fast connections, servers in more than 100 countries, and a user interface that's super simple to use. We also like that you can try it for 30 days, thanks to its money-back guarantee, and then get a full refund in that time if you decide you don't want it. How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid with a VPN Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one. Install it on the device you're using to watch. Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service. Sign up for one of the above streaming services. Enjoy the match. Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. 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