rivalry
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They are also co-authors of two books on soccer, “The Club,” on the rise of the English Premier League; and “Messi vs. Ronaldo,” on soccer’s era-defining rivalry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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
It is a rivalry that has defined the last two decades of football, transcending clubs, countries and competitions to reshape how the game has been played, consumed and debated across the world.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
In the disorder of the past year, when the central command fell apart and the revolution degenerated into a bloody rivalry of leaders, it was impossible to determine any responsibility.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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