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My rivalry with Lionel Messi is over, says Cristiano Ronaldo
Louis Vuitton Launches Campaign With Lionel Messi and Cristiano
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AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season
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Cristiano Ronaldo's former coach explains impact of Lionel Messi
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Cristiano Ronaldo insists his rivalry with Lionel Messi is OVER
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Messi the latest pawn in proxy rivalry in Middle East
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Comparing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami record with Cristiano
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Intensified Rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo stakes claim as GOAT with
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Cristiano Ronaldo says his long-standing 'rivalry' with Lionel
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Cristiano Ronaldo tells his fans they 'don't have to hate Lionel