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'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo

BBC Sport · Jun 6, 2026, 5:10 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

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