Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026)
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
As football entered a new era of global prominence, two players emerged who would redefine not just greatness but the sport itself. This film looks at two individuals who didn’t just dominate their era – they created one. For over a decade, their rivalry transcended clubs, countries and competitions, becoming the defining story of modern football – reshaping how the game was played, consumed and debated across the world.
- Date of release
- 2026-06-11
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 59m
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie
- Director
- Alex Armstead
Casting
- Lionel Messi — Self
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Self
- Xavi — Self
- Sergio Busquets — Self
- Rio Ferdinand — Self
- Ángel Di María — Self
- Cesc Fàbregas — Self
- Pablo Zabaleta — Self
- Lucas Vázquez — Self
- Emiliano Martínez — Self
- Txiki Begiristain — Self
- Rene Meulensteen — Self
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