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For the first time in 19 years, Cristiano Ronaldo's name was not on the list of nominations for the Ballon d'Or as rival Lionel Messi was crowned winner for the eighth time

Cristiano Ronaldo had no involvement in the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, but Lionel Messi's eighth win has triggered the 38-year-old, who was taunted by fans in Saudi Arabia

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United icon was spotted calling for the referee to be substituted after Al-Nassr had a goal disallowed during a crucial clash against Al-Ettifaq

Despite their rivalry having spanned nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry continues to be compelling as the Portuguese star broke his silence on his old foe's win

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes Brazillian kids will have to look up to Lionel Messi as their footballing idol due to the lack of current idols within the country's national team

On Monday night, Lionel Messi was named the winner of the 2023 Ballon d'Or, scooping his eighth in the process - and moving further clear of great rival Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo could only watch on as Lionel Messi extended his dominance over him in the Ballon d'Or stakes - but he refused to give an answer when asked if he's the greatest of all time

Lionel Messi held off competition from Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d'Or award for the eighth time and extend his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo

Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi has in the past opened up on his thoughts when it comes to one day playing in the same side as long-time Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo

THE BIG DEBATE: After yet another humbling Manchester United defeat, the pressure continues to intensify on manager Erik ten Hag ahead of a pivotal period at Old Trafford

Lionel Messi is set to secure his eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday in Paris, and two former Chelsea stars in Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud believe the Argentine is a worthy winner

After Manchester United suffered a 3-0 loss to Manchester City at Old Trafford, Piers Morgan could not resist taking a dig at Erik ten Hag over the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo

Anthony Elanga has hailed Marcus Rashford and believes he is the best Manchester United player he worked with, after the duo spent two years together in the first-team

Lionel Messi is hot favourite to win an eighth Ballon d'Or award at the ceremony in Paris, while the Premier League has 11 nominees, including Manchester City star Erling Haaland

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the Ballon d'Or, with Luka Modric the only other player to win the prestigious prize in the last 15 years

Lionel Messi's U-turn on his thoughts about winning another Ballon d'Or is interesting, especially now that the Argentine legend is set to receive his record-eighth golden ball

Tyson Fury was ruled the winner of the 'Battle of the Baddest' fight against Francis Ngannou by split decision but a number of high-profile boxing figures have publicly disagreed

A LOOK BACK: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag led his team to a home Manchester Derby win last season, but also made significant decisions in defeat at the Etihad Stadium

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Fury scraped a split decision victory after being dropped in the third round by Ngannou, and appeared to have thrown an elbow during one of their exchanges

Tyson Fury is set to face Francis Ngannou in a huge heavyweight clash in Ronaldo's new home of Riyadh, with a number of legendary athletes in attendance on before the fight on Saturday

Rasmus Hojlund has yet to score his first Premier League goal for Manchester United but Rio Ferdinand has a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired idea that could see him end his barren spell

The most famous faces in football, boxing, UFC and even rap music were out in full force for a gala dinner ahead of Tyson Fury's bout with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury made it abundantly clear to Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo who he feels is the greatest footballer of all time when the two met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou couldn't stop himself likening Son Heung-min to Cristiano Ronaldo before the South Korea international netted at Crystal Palace