Rio Ferdinand made big headlines this week by claiming that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> unfollowed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alejandro-garnacho">Alejandro Garnacho</a> on Instagram because the Manchester United sensation is a huge fan of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.



“You know what I like about him? He doesn’t give a f***. Garnacho told me that Messi unfollowed him just because he makes no secret of preferring Ronaldo. He comes out, don’t care, ‘I’m a Ronaldo man’. Who’s the GOAT? Ronaldo. (Even) when he’s in the Argentina squad,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel, as quoted by Goal.



But it looks like this is not true. While some fans thought Messi unfollowed the 19-year-old in April 2022 after he called CR7 the GOAT, Garnacho’s brother Roberto claims Leo never followed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Man Utd</a> star in the first place.



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“Fake , Messi never followed him , stop making stuff up just to create hate , garna loves and admires both of them and you all Trying to creating a rivalry. I’ve even seen videos of Messi showing the World Cup to garna , mate if u knew how we celebrated it at home,” Garnacho’s brother wrote on X (Twitter).


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<h2>Garnacho admires both CR7 and Messi</h2>



Messi and Ronaldo may have been rivals for a long time in their quest to conquer world soccer, but that doesn’t mean people can’t admire both of them. While Garnacho has never hidden his admiration for CR7, he also expressed how much he looks up to Messi.



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The Spanish-born winger got to spend time with the Portuguese superstar at Manchester United’s senior squad, and eventually met Messi when Lionel Scaloni called him up to the Argentine national team.



Garnacho may feel more identified with Ronaldo because of his style of play and their Man United connection, but he still heaped praise on Messi after meeting the 8x Ballon d’Or winner for the first time.



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“Dreams really do come true. Idol…,” Garnacho wrote on an Instagram picture posing next to Messi, adding the goat emoji to his post. A few months ago, he dedicated another post to the Inter Miami star, who celebrated his free-kick goal against Ecuador by hugging Garnacho.


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“El rey (the king),” Garnacho wrote. At the end of the day, both Messi and Ronaldo have inspired the younger generations, and it’s perfectly normal to see people who admire both superstars. There’s no need to create a rivalry all the time.

Garnacho's brother strongly denies that Messi unfollowed the Man Utd gem on Instagram

Garnacho's brother denies that Messi unfollowed the Man Utd gem on Instagram - Bolavip US

Garnacho's brother denies that Messi unfollowed the Man Utd gem on Instagram

Alejandro Garnacho's brother denies that Lionel Messi unfollowed the Man Utd gem

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The 2023 Ballon d’Or may have passed, but with the year coming to an end, more awards await us. Online voting for the Globe Soccer Awards is already open, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> leading <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a> in the men’s category.



Right now, the Portuguese superstar is frontrunner with 29.1% of the vote, with the Manchester City striker trailing with 15%. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is third right now with 14% of the vote, while the Inter Miami star is running from behind with 13.6%.



The four superstars are among the 30 initial nominees for the prize. Fans worldwide can vote who should be shortlisted until December 7. Then, shortlists will be voted on from Dec. 12 and 28 both by fans and Globe Soccer’s Official Jury, made up by prominent figures including Francesco Totti and Iker Casillas.



<h2>The story of the Globe Soccer Awards</h2>



The Globe Soccer Awards, organized by the European Association of Player’s Agents (EFAA), are delivered annually by Globe Soccer since 2010. They started with three prizes, but the number of categories has increased since then, reaching 16 in 2023. Besides, this year there will be four digital awards.



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This will be the 14th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, which will once again be held at Atlantis, The Palm. The winners will be announced in a gala on January 19, 2024. Players and clubs will be rewarded for their work this year in the following categories:



<ul><li>Best Men’s Player</li><li>Best Women’s Player</li><li>Fans’ Favorite Player of the Year</li><li>Best Men’s Club</li><li>Best Women’s Club</li><li>Best Coach</li><li>Best Midfielder</li><li>Best Goalkeeper</li><li>Power Horse Emerging Player</li><li>Best Middle East Player</li><li>Best Middle East Club</li></ul>



Players can be shortlisted in multiple categories. Cristiano Ronaldo, for instance, is also leading the vote in the Best Middle East Player and Fans’ Favorite Player of the Year. Kylian Mbappe was the winner in 2023.


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<h2>All the nominees for 2023 Globe Soccer Awards Best Men’s Player category</h2>



<ol><li>Julian Alvarez</li><li>Yassine Bounou</li><li>Phil Foden</li><li>Erling Haaland</li><li>Lautaro Martinez</li><li>Luka Modric</li><li>Rodri</li><li>Bernardo Silva</li><li>Nicolo Barella</li><li>Kevin De Bruyne</li><li>Jack Grealish</li><li>Harry Kane</li><li>Kylian Mbappe</li><li>Martin Odegaard</li><li>Cristiano Ronaldo</li><li>Vinicius Junior</li><li>Jude Bellingham</li><li>Ruben Dias</li><li>Antoine Griezmann</li><li>Kvicha Kvaratskhelia</li><li>Lionel Messi</li><li>Andre Onana</li><li>Bukayo Saka</li><li>Karim Benzema</li><li>Ederson</li><li>Ilkay Gundogan</li><li>Robert Lewandowski</li><li>Kim Min-Jae</li><li>Victor Osimhen</li><li>Mohamed Salah</li></ol>

Cristiano Ronaldo leading Messi, Haaland in award to best player of 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo leading Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland in Globe Soccer Awards vote - Bolavip US

Ronaldo leading Globe Soccer Awards vote ahead of Messi, Haaland

Cristiano Ronaldo leading Globe Soccer Awards vote ahead of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland

After the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Qatar 2022 World Cup</a>,&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;had a very disappointing first season with&nbsp;Al Nassr. That’s why, the Portuguese player is looking for redemption at&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Arabia</a>. So far, he’s been sensational.



It was an unexpected situation for Cristiano as he couldn’t hoist any trophy at all.&nbsp;Al Nassr&nbsp;finished second in the&nbsp;Saudi Pro League&nbsp;behind&nbsp;Al Ittihad&nbsp;and had early exits in other tournaments such as the King Cup and the Saudi Super Cup.



Now, the new campaign is totally different for&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.&nbsp;Al Nassr are fighting for the title in the national competition with giants such as&nbsp;Al Hilal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Al Ittihad. Furthermore, in the&nbsp;AFC Champions League, they’re really close of the Round of 16.



Today, during the first minutes of the match against Persepolis in that tournament, CR7 had an incredible gesture of fair play by telling the referee not to sanction a penalty kick as he admitted there was no foul. In a moment where everything he does is inevitably compared with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, the sequence is amazing. 



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<h2>How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his career?</h2>



Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;has scored&nbsp;867 goals&nbsp;in his professional career. Last Friday, he did it twice facing&nbsp;Al Okhdood. Now, even with age as a key factor, the Portuguese star revealed there’s a new challenge for him ahead: 1000 goals.







“It’s going to be quite challenging, but it’s about assessing my mental state and motivation. If, physically, my legs treat me as well as I treat them…we’ll see. It’s a step-by-step process. Before reaching 1 000, you have to reach 900 first. I believe I’ll achieve it.”


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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo had an amazing fair play gesture with referee in AFC Champions League

UEFA makes final decision about Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar playing at the Champions League

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his best goal of the year from 40 meters with Al Nassr

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo had an amazing fair play gesture with referee in AFC Champions League - Bolavip US

Rodrygo Goes, the young star player of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a>, sparked a huge controversy after fighting with Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers match between Brazil and Argentina. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> might be part of this story.



In a new scandal with the Brazilian police at Maracana Stadium, Argentine fans were brutally attacked without mercy or consideration. Both Messi and Rodrygo immediately reacted.



While <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> decided to lead his teammates asking them to leave the field and go to the locker room until the Brazilian police stopped beating the Argentine fans, Rodrygo pointed at the Argentine squad by supposedly calling them cowards.



“We are world champions. Why are we cowards? Keep your mouth shut. Watch your mouth, kid,” would have been Messi’s answer to Rodrygo, according to a video posted by Fox Sports. 



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<h2>Rodrygo sends a special message to Cristiano Ronaldo amid controversy with Lionel Messi</h2>



Now, another controversial chapter has been written with Cristiano Ronaldo as the main character. After the Portuguese legend scored two goals for Al Nassr against Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League, the young star of Real Madrid sent him a very special message. 


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“Happy weekend everyone!” posted CR7 on Instagram and the first public message Rodrygo sent him after the clash with Messi was two emojis: a goat and a face with heart eyes. 



In other words, after the scandal with Leo, the Brazilian forward pointed to Cristiano as the greatest player of all time with the GOAT symbol. By the way, Vinicius Jr also left his mark on the post. 



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<h2>Rodrygo’s dad also attacked Lionel Messi on social media</h2>



When it seemed that no one else could add fuel to the controversy between Lionel Messi and Rodrygo Goes, the father of the Brazilian player ignited Instagram with a harsh message against Leo.



“The ‘saint’ who doesn’t get into trouble with anyone… Seriously, is anyone surprised?” were the words of Rodrygo’s father as a story, along with images of the clashes between the captain of the Argentine national team and the Real Madrid forward.


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Rodrygo takes a shot at Lionel Messi while praising Cristiano Ronaldo

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores an amazing free kick for Al Nassr

Rodrygo takes a shot at Lionel Messi while praising Cristiano Ronaldo - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> has recently taken a picture next to his newest statue at the CR7 museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bust shows the Portuguese star in a full <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr">Al-Nassr</a> kit, but it didn’t seem to impress fans that much.



While the face actually looks a lot like the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> superstar, the statue has a different haircut to the one that Ronaldo has been using in the last few years.



Many believe it depicts a younger Ronaldo but with his current kit. “They took Sporting Lisbon Cristiano and placed him in an Al-Nassr jersey,” a user wrote on X. “Bro don’t get have haircut since 2009,” another fan added.



<h2>Fans compare Ronaldo’s statue to Messi, Dybala, Tom Brady</h2>



But many fans have also claimed this statue looks more like other superstars. Some of them joked about seeing an early career <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, while others suggest the hairstyle and face is similar to that of Paulo Dybala.



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“That statue like CR7, Messi , and Dybala combined, look cool also,” an X user tweeted. “It looks more like Messi than him at first glimpse … The Saudi Statue looks like half Messi and Half Ronaldo. … Bro got the same height as Messi. … That looks more like Dybala. … The statue looks like Messi without a beard,” were some of the reactions on Twitter (X).


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But people not only compared the statue to soccer players. Other users also said it looks like NFL legend Tom Brady. “They mixed Tom Brady with CR7’s face. … Looked like Bucs Tom Brady.”



To be fair, many users liked the statue though. “Which 1 is the statue I’m seing 3 Ronaldos here. … Beautiful statue. … It’s definitely better than the one they have in Madeira. Unless they changed that one.”



<h2>The infamous bust of Ronaldo in 2017</h2>



No matter how many monuments are created in honor of the Portuguese superstar, it’s safe to say no one will draw so much criticism as the one revealed at Madeira Airport in 2017.



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The bust looked nothing like Ronaldo, and 15 months later, it was replaced. “When Ronaldo is happy he has that spontaneous smile, and [those] who know him know that he doesn’t have an uniform smile,” Emanuel Santos, who created the infamous statue, told Bleacher Report. “So there it is, if it didn’t end up 100 percent like him, people have to understand that art is a way to express oneself that contains emotions. It’s not a precise science.



“I liked the result and was really proud of it. And if I had to do it again, I would make everything exactly the same,” added Santos. But in March 2018, he created a second version which was regarded as a significant improvement.

Fans see Messi, Dybala, De Bruyne in Cristiano Ronaldo's new statue

Cristiano Ronaldo has a new statue but fans say it looks like Messi, Tom Brady, Dybala - Bolavip US

Cristiano Ronaldo gets another statue in Saudi Arabia but fans see other stars in it

After the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Qatar 2022 World Cup</a>,&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;had a very disappointing first season with&nbsp;Al Nassr. That’s why, the Portuguese player is looking for redemption at&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Arabia</a>. So far, he’s been unstoppable. 



It was an unexpected situation for Cristiano as he couldn’t hoist any trophy at all.&nbsp;Al Nassr&nbsp;finished second in the&nbsp;Saudi Pro League&nbsp;behind&nbsp;Al Ittihad&nbsp;and had early exits in other tournaments such as the King Cup and the Saudi Super Cup.



Now, the new campaign is totally different for&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.&nbsp;Al Nassr&nbsp;qualified for the group stage in the&nbsp;AFC Champions League&nbsp;and is fighting for the title in the national competition with giants such as&nbsp;Al Hilal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Al Ittihad. They’re just one point behind the leaders.



In a moment where everything he does is inevitably compared with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, CR7 scored another spectacular goal in Al Nassr’s 3-0 victory against&nbsp;Al Okhdood. Enjoy a masterpiece.





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<h2>How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his career?</h2>



Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;has scored&nbsp;867 goals&nbsp;in his professional career. He did it twice facing Al Okhdood. Now, even with age as a key factor, the Portuguese star revealed there’s a new challenge for him ahead: 1000 goals.







“It’s going to be quite challenging, but it’s about assessing my mental state and motivation. If, physically, my legs treat me as well as I treat them…we’ll see. It’s a step-by-step process. Before reaching 1 000, you have to reach 900 first. I believe I’ll achieve it.”


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Former Sporting CP academy graduate Fabio Paim recently downplayed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>‘s achievements, claiming he should have one of CR7’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ballon-d%27or">Ballon d’Ors</a>. The former winger even said he would be on the same tier than the Al-Nassr star and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> if he had “half” of Ronaldo’s head.



“Cristiano Ronaldo should offer me one of his Ballon d’Ors,” Paim said in an appearance on a podcast hosted by PT Clipes, via Goal. “I went to Sporting when I was seven years old, I grew up there. They were years of glory in which I won everything I could. I didn’t reach where I could have reached, but I marked a generation. If people don’t forget it’s because I marked them.”



Paim was regarded as a promising talent during his youth, but he failed to live up to those expectations. He never settled in Sporting CP’s first team and bounced around different places on loan, failing to establish himself at any of those clubs. He even spent four months on loan at Chelsea, but didn’t get to play a single minute. Even so, Paim believes he could have been special.



“I said when I was happy that I thought Cristiano Ronaldo could offer me a Ballon d’Or. But it was with humility. If I had half of Cristiano’s head, it wouldn’t be him and Messi. It would be me, him and Messi and maybe he wouldn’t have won the Ballon d’Or that he has. Maybe one of them was mine.”



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Paim’s bold comments made so much noise that even Ronaldo heard them. In fact, the Portuguese superstar reacted to the video posted by PT Clipes on Instagram, throwing shade at Paim. “Wtf. Who is this guy?,” Ronaldo wrote.


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<h2>Lionel Messi seems to win Ballon d’Or battle against Ronaldo</h2>



While Paim claims he could’ve challenged for the world’s best player status, the truth is that no one came close to Messi and Ronaldo during their prime. For years, the Ballon d’Or conversation was reduced to Leo and CR7.



But the Argentine star took off in the last few years, extending his lead to a record eight awards. Ronaldo, on the other hand, remains with five prizes, having last won the Ballon d’Or in 2017.



At 38, Cristiano is spending his sunset years in Saudi Arabia, so chances are Messi’s record will be safe in the foreseeable. Besides, Ronaldo wasn’t even in the 30-man shortlist this year.


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Either way, Messi knows this may have been his last Ballon d’Or. “If I dream for the ninth Ballon d’Or? No, no, I stopped thinking about the Ballon d’Or a while ago, and winning it was never a priority for me, especially now that I have achieved everything in my career. I think it’s the last Ballon d’Or and I’m happy to have achieved everything and be the player with 8 Ballon d’Ors,” he told L’Equipe.



<h2>Messi shows nothing but respect for Ronaldo</h2>



Following his eighth Ballon d’Or victory, Messi reflected on his rivalry with Ronaldo when both were in their prime in LaLiga. Leo was the face of a star-studded Barcelona, while Cristiano stole the limelight at Real Madrid.



“It was a great battle, from a sporting point of view. We fed off each other’s rivalry because we’re both great competitors. He, too, always wanted to win everything, all the time. It was a very enjoyable time for both of us and for everyone who loves football,” Messi said in the same interview with the French outlet.

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The soccer community may get to see <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> play against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> at least one more time. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr">Al-Nassr</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> will face off next year in the Riyadh Season Cup, the organization announced on social media.



The highly anticipated game was dubbed as “The Last Dance,” since it could be the last time these superstars face each other on the field. While the date has yet to be confirmed, this friendly is expected to take place in early February.



Al-Hilal will also take part in the tournament, with friendlies both against Ronaldo’s team and Messi’s side. Neymar won’t take the field though, as he recently suffered a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his left knee. The team with the most points will win the trophy.



<h2>Messi, Ronaldo meet again in Riyadh</h2>



This will be the first time Messi plays Ronaldo with an Inter Miami uniform, but he already faced the Portuguese star in Saudi Arabia. In January 2023, the Argentine winger took part in a friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and the Riyadh All-Stars, a team headlined by Ronaldo.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231121_BUS_86967_Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi walks past Cristiano Ronaldo of Riyadh XI after scoring the side&apos;s first goal during the Winter Tour 2023 friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium on January 19, 2023." class="wp-image-86970" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi walks past Cristiano Ronaldo during the Winter Tour 2023 friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium on January 19, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



The game lived up to the expectations, as both teams put on a show in a nine-goal thriller. The French side got the upper hand with a 5-4 win, but Ronaldo still got to take the limelight as he scored a brace. Messi also got on the scoresheet, breaking the deadlock early in the match.


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<h2>Messi vs. Ronaldo: Head-to-Head</h2>



Back in the day, Messi and Ronaldo used to face each other at least twice a year. But since the Portuguese left Real Madrid, they’ve only met a few times. Overall, they played 36 competitive games against each other.


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The Argentine star was on the winning side on 16 occasions, recording 22 goals and 12 assists. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has celebrated 11 victories, with 21 goals and one assist.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a> acknowledged that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> was the figure who inspired him as a child to become a great forward. The star of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a> and Norway’s national team spoke about CR7 during an interview with TV 2.



“Yes. He is my most important inspiration. I remember always watching videos of Cristiano Ronaldo on YouTube. I observed all his moves in the box and how he was able to develop his game.”



According to Haaland, the Portuguese legend was the key figure in helping him learn how to navigate in the box with teams like Bryne, Molde, Red Bull Salzburg and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a>.



“You watch his years at Manchester United and his early seasons at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> to become more of a striker. It was incredible how he played, but also his way of scoring goals. The subtle movements in the box to deceive the defenders.”



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<h2>Erling Haaland won’t face Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2024 UEFA Euro</h2>



Despite Erling Haaland shining at the club level, the problem is with his national team. Norway have been officially eliminated from UEFA Euro 2024, meaning the star won’t be able to face players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe or Jude Bellingham in the tournament.







Haaland was the top scorer during the&nbsp;2022-2023 Champions League&nbsp;and, as a consequence, a few weeks ago he took home the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award after his amazing performances with&nbsp;Manchester City.


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Nevertheless, Erling Haaland’s major goal is to win the Ballon d’Or after finishing in second place of the 2023 voting. He was only surpassed by Lionel Messi, thanks to the Argentina’s victory in the 2022 World Cup.



Now, his only chance to win the individual trophy in 2024 will be another spectacular season in the Premier League and the Champions League. However, Mbappe and Cristiano will have the big stage of the UEFA Euro in Germany.



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EA Sports FC 24 is one of the most popular video games for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a> enthusiasts worldwide. Despite the historic agreement with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA</a> coming to an end, the franchise continues to prove that it can entertain millions of fans.



It’s worth noting that this video game, featuring the iconic cover with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a>, is available for Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.



Undoubtedly, one of the most important aspects in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ea-sports-fc">EA Sports FC</a> is the pace of the players, especially in Ultimate Team. That’s why fans have been eager to know this aspect for stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, Kylian Mbappe or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>.



By the way, the list of the best players in terms of pace has some surprising names that could lead you to victory when facing your friends. Get ready to find your advantage.



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<h2>Who is the fastest player in EA Sports FC 24?</h2>



Kylian Mbappe is the player with the best pace (97) on EA Sports FC 24 surpassing Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund (96), Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid (95), Alphonso Davies of Bayern (95), Moussa Diaby of Aston Villa (95) and Sirlord Conteh of Paderborn (95).







Other notable names are Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen (94), Inaki Williams of Athletic Club (94), Sheraldo Becker (94), Michael of Al Hilal (94), Kevin Schade of Brentford (94), Rafael Leao of AC Milan (93) and Ousmane Dembele of PSG (93). 


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In the case of Lionel Messi, the star of Inter Miami and Argentina’s national team has a pace of 80. Yes. Age is definitely a factor. After signing with Al Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo has 77.



<h2>Who has the best overall rating in EA Sports FC 24?</h2>



Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Kylian Mbappe have the best overall rating in EA Sports FC 24 with 91. They’re followed by Karim Benzema (90), Thibaut Courtois (90), Harry Kane (90), Robert Lewandowski (90), Lionel Messi (90), Neymar (89), Mohamed Salah (89), Virgil van Dijk (89) and Vinicius Jr (89).


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