Two of football's greatest players on and off the pitch

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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo

Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo

For more than a decade, the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo transcended clubs, countries and competitions to become the defining story of modern football.

Duration 59 mins

First shown5 Jun 2026

Available for 11 months

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