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Lionel Messi bids farewell; Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't, compares himself to Pele and Maradona
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: here's a weekly wrap on their life, football and records.
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Messi marks tearful Argentina farewell with goal: Wish I could play forever
Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal as his country bid an emotional farewell to the global icon.
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Cristiano Ronaldo said he will remain available to represent Portugal should they call him up again in a five-page letter seen by ESPN, while explaining his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus last week.
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