The great individual rivalry of the 21st century, and perhaps even in the history of football, if there is one battle that commands star power, it is that between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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RIYADH — In a dazzling display of cross-cultural appreciation, Cristiano Ronaldo, the esteemed captain of Al-Nassr football team, captured the hearts of global audiences with his celebratory rendition ...