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Ronaldo vs Messi at World Cup 2022, and the merciful end of the GOAT debate
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Cristiano Ronaldo comments on what failing to win World Cup means in Lionel Messi debate - Mirror Online
Will the Qatar World Cup 2022 be the last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo? - Quora
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Messi and Ronaldo's Last World Cup Is the End of Soccer's Greatest Generation - The New York Times
Will the Qatar World Cup 2022 be the last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo? - Quora
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo: An era-defining rivalry and a final shot at World Cup glory - CNN
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Messi can still play in 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo will not be happy' - Fans
Will the Qatar World Cup 2022 be the last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo? - Quora
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2022 World Cup: Sunday finals could finally decide whether Messi or Ronaldo is the GOAT - MyJoyOnline
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World Cup 2022: Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski could be in last tournament - BBC Sport
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at 2022 World Cup: Will Qatar be Argentina and Portugal superstars' last World Cup? - Eurosport
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Messi can still play in 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo will not be happy' - Fans