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Lionel Messi opens up on why he's not friends with long-time rival
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Barça Worldwide on X: Wayne Rooney: Despite my friendship with
Wayne Rooney: Lionel Messi Is Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo says fans don't have to hate Lionel Messi
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi rivalry heats up
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My rivalry with Messi over, says Ronaldo
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Barcelona: Rooney: Cristiano is ruthless in the box, but Messi
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World Cup 2022: Is Cristiano supporting Messi and Argentina in the