Paul Pogba shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portuguese icon's second stint at Manchester United, but the Frenchman still insists Lionel Messi is a level above

The eternal rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continues. At least, the latest comments from the Portuguese star fuel the ongoing tradition of comparing the two through every possible angle,

Messi holds the all-time men's FIFA World Cup games record, while Ronaldo is the closest active player who can catch him, four games behind. At the 2026 tournament, there will be a maximum of eight games for any players whose country reaches the final, assuming they feature in each match.