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As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records

BBC Sport · Jun 24, 2026, 2:39 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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

Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.

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As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records

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