
The Argentinian and the Portuguese, two football legends, ended their international careers within a month of each other, leaving a huge void for the next World Cup.
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are described as two number one sporting myths and two legends who bid farewell to their national team within a month of each other this fall. Messi did it on October 7, Ronaldo on November 5, 2026.
A huge page is turned. With its flood of memories, joys, tears, sweat, disappointments or annoyances. But with the deep conviction that a great era is over. The next 2030 Football World Cup will be played without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. An earthquake. Two number one sporting myths and two legends who said goodbye to their selection within a month of each other this fall. The Argentinian on October 7. The Portuguese this Thursday, November 5, 2026. Writing these lines testifies to the passage of time about a duo forever in the history of its discipline and sport in general. To be placed in the pantheon of the eternals. At the table for the very grown-ups. Not elsewhere.
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