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Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. Nicknamed CR7, he played for the Portugal national team for 23 years, retiring in 2026. He has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, which he captains, and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.
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As Cristiano Ronaldo closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone, Lionel Messi has narrowed the gap in the legendary race following his post-World Cup surge.