The Independent

How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can still define World Cup 2026 despite their waning powers (opens in new tab)

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed football and could finally cap off their legendary careers by meeting in Kansas City, writes Miguel Delaney. But age has caught up with them, meaning this would be a World Cup clash with a difference

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