The football icons have both crossed the billion-dollar mark ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ronaldo maintaining a narrow financial advantage over his longtime rival.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to have one last dance at the 2026 World Cup | IMAGO
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo | IMAGO
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Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal || Image credit: Imago
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi | IMAGO
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Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 | IMAGO
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo | IMAGO
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Argentina captian Lionel Messi | IMAGO