Messi–Ronaldo rivalry (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Messi–Ronaldo rivalry" in English language version.

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aljazeera.com

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apnews.com

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archive.org

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backpagefootball.com

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bbc.co.uk

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bbc.com

"Ballon d'Or: Luka Modric ends dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo". BBC Sport. 3 December 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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beinsports.tv

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bleacherreport.com

"El Clasico Battle Establishes Ronaldo vs. Messi as Best Rivalry in Sports Today". bleacherreport.com. 8 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.

buenosairesherald.com

Romero Nuñez, Fernando (22 August 2023). "Messi wins first title at Miami, does he hold the all-time record?". Buenos Aires Herald. Retrieved 20 July 2024.

cnn.com

edition.cnn.com

"Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo helped redefine El Clasico, but will the world still watch without either?". CNN. 23 October 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
"Ronaldo matches Messi's treble as Real and Barca go goal crazy". CNN. 22 November 2010. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
"Lionel Messi, after Ronaldo hat-trick, scores three against Ajax". CNN. 18 September 2013. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
"Lionel Messi keeps pace with Cristiano Ronaldo in hat-trick race". CNN. 7 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
Montague, James; Pinto, Pedro (29 May 2012). "Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm better than Messi". CNN. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.

copaamerica.com

"Argentina defeats Colombia to Become The Champion of CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™". Copa América. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.

deadspin.com

Haisley, Billy (11 November 2014). "Book: Ronaldo Refers To Messi As "Motherfucker" Behind His Back". Deadspin. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.

elgrafico.com.ar

Maverino, Silvio (15 July 2024). "Lionel Messi se convirtió en el jugador más ganador de la historia del fútbol" [Lionel Messi became the winningest player in football history]. El Gráfico (in Spanish). ISSN 0017-291X. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

espn.co.uk

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espn.com

Hunter, Graham (28 November 2010). "The game's best rivalry". ESPN. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Lowe, Sid (17 January 2023). "Messi and Ronaldo's most memorable clashes: From the Champions League to El Clasico". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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Hunter, Graham (19 May 2011). "The Messi and Ronaldo show". ESPN. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
"Hat tricks fuel Barcelona, Real to romps". ESPN. 24 September 2011. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
"Ronaldo brace, McKennie volley power Juventus past Messi's Barcelona". ESPN. 8 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.

espnfc.co.uk

"Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Isidro Langara's 79-year La Liga record". ESPN. 3 November 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
"Lionel Messi scores 400th goal for Barcelona in all competitions". ESPN. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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espnfc.com

"Lionel Messi finishes 2012 with 91st goal". ESPN. 22 December 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
Corrigan, Dermot (5 November 2014). "Lionel Messi equals Champions League goals record before Cristiano Ronaldo". ESPN. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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"Cristiano Ronaldo scores 50th goal of the season in Real Madrid's victory". ESPN. 18 April 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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eurosport.com

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fcbarcelona.com

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fifa.com

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fourfourtwo.com

"Ronaldo scores three, so Messi nets four". FourFourTwo. 27 January 2013. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
"Messi breaks La Liga record as Barca cruise". FourFourTwo. 22 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
"Ronaldo hits 200 with record-breaking hat-trick". FourFourTwo. 6 December 2014. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
"Real Madrid 7 Celta Vigo 1: Ronaldo hits four to beat Zarra mark". FourFourTwo. 5 March 2016. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2016.

foxsports.com

McIntyre, Doug (18 December 2022). "Lionel Messi Cements His Goat Status With A Little Help From His Friends". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.

goal.com

Burton, Chris (15 July 2024). "'One more!' - Record-breaking Lionel Messi enjoys trophy win No.45 as wife Antonela & three sons join in with Argentina's Copa America celebrations". Goal. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
"It's not Lionel Messi & MLS vs Cristiano Ronaldo & the Saudi Pro League: The GOATs are on the same side of this 'war' despite their new leagues' differences". www.goal.com. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
Caioli, Luca. "Messi is like Kryptonite to Cristiano Ronaldo's Superman: The story behind football's greatest modern rivalry". Goal. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
"Lionel Messi and Luis Diaz wins 2021 Copa America Golden Boot". Goal. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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independent.co.uk

Lawton, James (8 May 2009). "Stage is set for Ronaldo v Messi, the sparkling final Europe deserves". The Independent. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Lucas, Giles (22 November 2010). "Messi and Ronaldo trade hat-tricks before 'El Clasico'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
Brookfield, Saul (9 February 2011). "Finally, Ronaldo and Messi meet on national stage". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Brookfield, Saul (10 February 2011). "Messi's winner overshadows Ronaldo". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Jenson, Pete (3 May 2011). "Ronaldo has 90 minutes to steal limelight and cast shadow on stellar Messi". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Jenson, Pete (28 April 2011). "Messi's moment of beauty seals Barça victory on an ugly night". The Independent. Archived from the original on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Perez, Mike (27 April 2011). "Masterful Messi lights up Bernabeu clash". The Independent. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Groome, Ronan (27 January 2013). "Cristiano Ronaldo hits hat-trick... so Lionel Messi goes one better". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
Phillips, Braden (19 September 2013). "Lionel Messi rises to the goal scoring challenge set by Cristiano Ronaldo". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
Jenson, Pete (24 March 2014). "Lionel Messi hat-trick out-guns Cristiano Ronaldo in seven-goal El Clasico thriller". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
Stephenson, Peter (25 November 2014). "Lionel Messi breaks Champions League record: 'He's the greatest player of all time,' says Barca coach". The Independent. Archived from the original on 26 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
Dunbar, Graham (26 November 2014). "Basel vs Real Madrid match report: Cristiano Ronaldo scores only goal for Los Blancos". The Independent. Archived from the original on 27 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
Rigg, Nicholas (7 December 2014). "Cristiano Ronaldo: Records tumble for Real Madrid striker – scoring 23rd La Liga hat-trick and 200th goal in the division on Saturday night". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
Sheen, Tom (8 December 2014). "Lionel Messi: Barcelona star responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick with one of his own". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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latimes.com

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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marca.com

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metro.co.uk

Thomas-Humphreys, Harry (19 December 2022). "All the trophies Lionel Messi has won in his career". Metro. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.

mirror.co.uk

"EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo's former coach explains impact of Lionel Messi rivalry". Daily Mirror. 21 March 2022. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2023.

mlssoccer.com

Steiner, Ben (21 July 2024). "Lionel Messi: Inter Miami honor Argentine legend's 45 trophies". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 21 July 2024.

nytimes.com

Corrigan, Dermot (18 April 2021). "Messi's magic has just won him a 35th trophy with Barcelona – but will it be the last?". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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goal.blogs.nytimes.com

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realmadrid.com

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rsssf.org

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rte.ie

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sbnation.com

Usry, Rob (18 December 2022). "Lionel Messi puts the GOAT debate to rest with storybook World Cup win". SBNation.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.

si.com

Summerscales, Robert (12 August 2023). "Cristiano Ronaldo Wins First Trophy Since 2021 After Scoring Two Goals For 10-Man Al Nassr In Arab Club Champions Cup Final". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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skysports.com

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sportbible.com

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sportingnews.com

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sportsbrief.com

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tbsnews.net

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telegraph.co.uk

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theguardian.com

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