The Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi rivalry isn't slowing down despite both superstars being at the tail end of their respective careers. The Real Madrid icon is now 40, while ex-Barcelona ace Messi is approaching 38.

Cristiano Ronaldo has declined the opportunity to compete alongside Lionel Messi at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., despite receiving numerous invitations.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spent the last 20 years tearing through defences and rewriting football history. Between them, they’ve scored over 1,500 goals, won dozens of trophies, and faced just about every top player of their era.