Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: here's a weekly wrap on their life, football and records.

A U.S wonderkid, Thomas Tuchel's bridge-building and Brazil in India are all fascinating storylines in the coming weeks

Messi, who announced his retirement from the national team this month, is slated to make his farewell with one last appearance in the Oct. 6 friendly game against Benin in Buenos Aires.

A new week, a new edition of Messi-Ronaldo watch. What have Messrs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo been up to this past week? We find out: Messi: In a typical packed MLS schedule, Messi had two games this week for Inter Miami.

Messi and Ronaldo’s numbers for Miami and Al Nassr continue to look incredibly similar.

Lionel Messi has moved into second place on the all-time list of direct free-kick goals after taking his career tally to 75.

Will the Brazilian turn back the hands of the clock?

Raphinha's hat-trick against Sevilla pushed him to 11 goals in seven LaLiga games, matching Lionel Messi's mark and leaving only Cristiano Ronaldo's record within reach. Raphinha delivered another hat-trick to fire Barcelona past Sevilla on the road,