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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.
Ronaldo says Jesus broke his word, apologizes to Portugal teammates
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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Messi marks tearful Argentina farewell with goal: Wish I could play forever
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RONALDO'S PORTUGAL TURMOIL
Ronaldo's Portugal walkout is nothing new; he has a long history of rows with coaches
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England's Nations League takeaways: Kane makes history, Tuchel steadies ship
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Kane eyeing 100th goal after tying cap record
England vs. Czechia player ratings as Harry Kane shines on his special night in Nations League
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Spain rally to beat Croatia, unbeaten run up to 43
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- Carragher calls for multi-year Man City penalty
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- Balogun still open to Premier League move
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