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rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /


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Eyes will inevitably also be on Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, whose rivalry has dominated the sport over the last two decades.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Their entire rivalry has unfolded without a single epic showdown when it mattered most—Messi and Ronaldo have never faced off at a World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There is obviously a rivalry, but we have been enjoying the last couple of months a lot and our motivation is much more internal to be honest.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Todd reassured me that there was no sibling rivalry between the pair, laughing while explaining that in his family of six, “there’s no room for that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

‘Maybe she’s like Ares. That guy can spark a fight just by walking into a crowded room. If Nike radiates competitive vibes or something, she could aggravate the whole Greek-Roman rivalry big-time.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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