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Kilmacud Crokes join world champions Argentina, Bayern Munich and others in extra man controversy

Club side Kilmacud Crokes are nervously awaiting a response from the GAA to their fielding of 16 players in the dying moments of their All-Ireland win against Derry side Glen.

Irish Mirror

Saudi football chief reveals Lionel Messi transfer desire to join Cristiano Ronaldo

With ex-Manchester United striker Ronaldo embarking on his new chapter in the Middle East, reports had suggested Messi was set to follow suit with a move to Al-Hilal

Manchester Evening News

Michael Owen claims even Lionel Messi would struggle in current Liverpool set-up

Michael Owen has defended Liverpool's misfiring forwards and insisted that even the likes of Lionel Messi would struggle to thrive in the current Anfield set-up

Daily Mirror

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Northern Ireland teen footballer joins Lionel Messi and Mo Salah in elite club

The 18-year-old is the first footballer from Northern Ireland to sign such a deal

Belfast Live

Mikel Arteta took £30m Arsenal gamble - but it paid off despite pressure on Martin Odegaard

ANDY DUNN COLUMN: Martin Odegaard was compared to Lionel Messi after making his Norway debut at the age of 15 but despite the huge pressure on his shoulders he is flying for Arsenal

Daily Mirror

Michael Owen feels sorry for Liverpool striker who even Lionel Messi couldn't top

Michael Owen has offered his support and encouraged to new Liverpool recruit Cody Gakpo

Liverpool Echo

Lionel Messi post shows true feelings towards Cristiano Ronaldo after Saudi friendly

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo renewed their rivalry as PSG headed to Saudi Arabia for a friendly with both men getting on the scoresheet in a highly-entertaining clash

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Cristiano Ronaldo happy to see Lionel Messi and Co: Friday’s sporting social

We look at some of the best examples on social from January 20.

The Independent UK

Al-Nassr set to secure transfer for ex-Cristiano Ronaldo teammate after PSG friendly

Al-Nassr are hoping to reunite former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo with Keylor Navas.

Manchester Evening News

'This is nothing': Ronaldo v Messi just the start for Saudis

Riyadh (AFP) - A showdown between two of the world's greatest footballers provided an entertaining spectacle in Riyadh but deep-pocketed Saudi Arabia will not stop there in its drive to burnish its image through sport.

AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo has Roberto Martinez meeting after Portugal role hint

Cristiano Ronaldo is now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia after leaving Manchester United leading to suggestions he is no longer a key player for Portugal.

Manchester Evening News

Argentine corn farm gets its own Messi 'tattoo'

Ballesteros (Argentina) (AFP) - After Argentina's 2022 World Cup win, fans flocked to get tattoos of the South American football team's star, Lionel Messi.

AFP

Sixth-division village club set to take on PSG superstars in French Cup

Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain will be brought back down to earth following a lucrative friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia this week as they play a French Cup tie against an amateur village team from France's regional sixth tier on Monday.

AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to first Saudi Arabia goals and shares moment with Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi both shone in Riyadh on Thursday evening as PSG took on a Saudi All Star XI with the pair having shared a couple of lovely moments both before and during the game

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Sports Illustrated

Ronaldo Shares Tweet After Rivalry Showdown With Messi

The two former La Liga rivals met on the same pitch during Thursday’s high-scoring exhibition match.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo sends Lionel Messi touching message after losing PSG duel

Ronaldo’s social media statement came after the old rivals went head to head in a friendly

The Guardian - UK

‘Appreciate the Goatness’: Messi and PSG edge Ronaldo’s all-stars in desert

Neymar and Kylian Mbappé also feature in PSG’s 5-4 win over Riyadh XI in what was a bizarre exhibition match

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's moment with Cristiano Ronaldo spotted after divisive Lionel Messi comments

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi went head-to-head for what could be the final time in Saudi Arabia, with PSG beating an All Star XI which included the Portuguese icon

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Ronaldo punched but scores twice in Saudi reunion with Messi

Riyadh (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday in a lively reunion with his great rival Lionel Messi that demonstrated the financial firepower of the resource-rich Gulf.

Evening Standard

PSG 5-4 Saudi All-Stars: Cristiano Ronaldo hits brace but beaten by Lionel Messi’s side in friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his long-awaited debut in Saudi Arabian football as his Riyadh All-Star side were beaten 5-4 by Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi entertain in chaotic PSG clash - 6 talking points

ALL STAR XI 4-5 PSG: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe all managed to get on the scoresheet as the Portuguese forward made his first appearance in the Middle East following his record-breaking switch to Al-Nassr

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo given clear sign of new Lionel Messi reality despite goalscoring debut

Paris Saint Germain 5-4 Saudi All Star XI: Cristiano Ronaldo more than played his part in a thrilling friendly match, scoring twice in his first game in Saudi Arabia following his move

Manchester Evening News

'Look at his face!' - Fans say the same thing about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pre-match meeting

The former Manchester United forward met Lionel Messi on the pitch for the first time since 2020 as a Riyadh XI took on Paris Saint-Germain at the King Fahd International Stadium

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo PUNCHED by former team-mate in first Saudi Arabia match vs Lionel Messi

Ronaldo was playing for the Saudi All-Star side in Thursday's friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain in Riyadh, and he got a little too close to one of his former Real Madrid colleagues

Manchester Evening News

PSG to net huge fee for Saudi All-Star XI friendly featuring Cristiano Ronaldo

Paris Saint-Germain will reportedly receive £8.8million for taking on a Saudi All-Star XI that features Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on Thursday.

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