For all the argument, Messi and Ronaldo faced each other a limited number of times โ mostly in Clรกsicos, plus a handful of European nights and one international friendly. This map plots every city where it happened.
The goal-level record against each other's clubs is on our opponent pages.
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MLS lists Inter Miami third in the East on 55 points ahead of the 28 October match against Cincinnati. Miami are pursuing second-placed New England and a higher playoff seed.
Official MLS match preview and playoff scenarios
Full report ยท MLSsoccer.com ยท match preview published 27 October 2026 at 14:34 UTC; clinching scenarios published at 15:00 UTC
AFP reports that a Portuguese federation spokesperson has confirmed Ronaldoโs inclusion in the preliminary squad for Novemberโs Nations League matches.
FPF spokesperson confirmation reported by AFP ยท preliminary squad only
Full report ยท AFP ยท published 27 October 2026, citing an FPF spokesperson