Lionel Messi has a big 2025 ahead with the FIFA Club World Cup and crucial derby games for Argentina against Brazil and Uruguay.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s bold claims about being the greatest soccer player of all time, offering a subtle but pointed response in defense of Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

It is hard to imagine two players reaching the heights of Ronaldo and Messi. After all, the Real Madrid and Barcelona legends have a combined 13 Ballon d'Or awards, nine Champions League titles and 12 La Liga titles. Plus, they have scored over 1,770 goals combined, all while representing the biggest clubs in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday with the same confidence and self-esteem as he has always boasted throughout his successful career. Ronaldo, the former Real Madrid star who now plays in Saudi Arabia, will turn 40 on Wednesday and apparently has no doubt about who should be considered the best soccer player ever.

Argentine football legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has achieved several records in his career. Here are 10 records that are likely to be unbreakable. Argentine football legend and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has achieved several records in his career.