accompanied by a photo of Messi holding the World Cup trophy he won in Qatar—a neighboring country of Saudi Arabia. The post was seen as a direct rebuttal to Ronaldo’s remarks, which appeared ...

The deal, exceeding €200 million, cements his status as the highest-paid player in the world ... victory in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, further highlighting his impact on the team’s success.

It is virtually the only trophy that has evaded Ronaldo, though he insists he does not need a World Cup to complete his career. The 2022 tournament was thought to be the "Last Dance" for the stars ...