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Messi, Ronaldo, Robben, others make FIFPro XI forwards shortlist.

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The wait is over! FIFPro XI forwards shortlist has been unveiled and there aren’t any surprises. Old foes, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the favourites to win the 2014 edition of the award. 

Bayern Munich has the highest number of nominees (4) followed by Barcelona and Real Madrid with 3 nominees each. Only 3 players from the English Premier League made the cut.
Nominees ‎
(1) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
(2) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
(3) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
(4) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
(5) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
(6) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
(7) Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
(8) Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
(9) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
(10) Neymar (Barcelona)
(11) Marco Reus (Dortmund)
(12) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
(13) Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich)
(14) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
(15) Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
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Exclusive pictures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal Vs Argentina clash last night.

Epic foes, ‎Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi met again at the Old Trafford during the international friendly between Portugal and Argentina last night.
The World Best footballers were the cynosure of all eyes as they embraced, smiled and exchanged jokes with each other during the game. The only goal scored during the match was delivered at the 90th minute by Portugal’s Raphael Guerreiro.
Credit: Daily Mail
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Cristiano Ronaldo swarmed by fans as he touches down UK ahead of Portugal/Argentina friendly.

Cristiano Ronaldo has touched down the UK ahead of his clash with nemesis, Lionel Messi on Tuesday. The 29 year-old Red Devil legend stopped to sign autographs with fans who bombarded him as he made his way through Manchester Airport.
The Real Madrid star would be making his second appearance at Old Trafford since he left in 2009, when Portugal takes on Argentina on November 18.
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Cristiano Ronaldo clears the air on Messi nickname slur, threatens to sue journalist.

Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo has cleared the air on the story which was published on several sports websites that he regularly uses swear word for his nemesis, Lionel Messi in Real Madrid’s dressing room.
The Real Madrid goal-machine set the record straight on his Facebook message.
“‎News is circulating that I allegedly made offending remarks regarding Lionel Messi. This is absolutely false and I’ve assured my lawyer takes action to sue those responsible.  I have the utmost respect for all my professional colleagues and Messi is obviously no exception.”
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Meanwhile the story emanated from a book titled ‘Messi’ published by a revered ‎
Spanish football journalist and broadcaster, Guillem Balague. 
Excerpts from the book.
‎‎”Ronaldo, perhaps as a symptom of the immaturity that marks so many footballers, thinks it necessary to put on a brave face in front of his team-mates, not be scared of Messi and to rise to the challenge. All very macho; all very false.

“And that is why, according to some Real Madrid players, CR7 has a nickname for him: ‘motherf—-r’; and if he sees someone from the club speaking to Leo, he also ends up being baptised ‘motherf—-r’.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo's nickname for Lionel Messi in Real Madrid dressing room revealed.

If the report on telegraph.co.uk is anything to go by, then the enmity  between world best footballers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will not end soon.
According to the website, a renowned football journalist, Guillem Balague reportedly wrote in his new book, titled MESSI that the Portuguese player often refers to Lionel Messi as a ‘mother fucker’ behind his back in the Real Madrid.
Balague maintained that Madrid players revealed this to him. He also added that CR7 also brand Madrid stars who relate with the Argentine, motherfuckers.
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Lionel Messi shares cute family photo


Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi just shared this really cute family picture on his Instagram page. Well, this isn’t the first time the Argentine would be showing off his family on the photo-sharing site. This pic stars the goal-machine, his girlfriend Antonella Rocuzzo and son Thiago.‎ Happy Family! 
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Check out Forbes' list of 100 highest paid people in sports for 2014

  
The list stars popular names in sports; Floyd Mayweather, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale, Neymar, Ibrahimovic and the rest. See the full list below;

1. Floyd Mayweather – £65.6m (Boxing)

2. Cristiano Ronaldo – £50.0m (Football)
3. LeBron James – £45.2m (Basketball)
4. Lionel Messi – £40.4m (Football)
5. Kobe Bryant – £38.4m (Basketball)
6. Tiger Woods – £38.3m (Golf)
7. Roger Federer – £35.1m (Tennis)
8. Phil Mickelson – £33.3m (Golf)
9. Rafael Nadal – £27.8m (Tennis)
10. Matt Ryan – £27.4m (NFL)
11. Manny Pacquiao – £26.1m (Boxing)
12. Zlatan Ibrahimovic -£25.3m (Football)
13. Derrick Rose – £22.9m (Basketball)
14. Gareth Bale – £22.8m (Football)
15. Radamel Falcao – £22.1m (Football)
16. Neymar – £21.0m (Football)
17. Novak Djokovic – £20.7m (Tennis)
18. Matthew Stafford – £20.6m (NFL)
19. Lewis Hamilton – £20.0m (Racing)
20. Kevin Durant – £19.9m (Basketball)
21. Fernando Alonso – £19.4m (Racing)
22. Mahendra Singh Dhoni -£18.8m (Cricket)
23. Dwyane Wade – £18.7m (Basketball)
24. Carmelo Anthony – £18.4m(Basketball)
25. Wladimir Klitschko – £17.5m (Boxing)
26. Peyton Manning – £16.9m (NFL)
27. Amar’e Stoudemire – £16.7m (Basketball)
28. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. – £16.2m (Racing)
29. Dwight Howard – £15.9m (Basketball)
30. Cliff Lee – £15.8m (Baseball)
31. Joe Mauer – £15.5m (Baseball)
32. Miguel Cabrera – £15.4m (Baseball)
33. Zack Greinke – £15.3m (Baseball)
34. Maria Sharapova – £15.3m (Tennis)
35. Derek Jeter – £15.2m (Baseball)
35. Rory McIlroy – £15.2m (Golf)
37. Chris Paul – £15.1m (Basketball)
37. CC Sabathia – £15.1m (Baseball)
39. Prince Fielder – £14.9m (Baseball)
40. Darrelle Revis – £14.9m (NFL)
41. Li Na – £14.8m (Tennis)
42. Jimmie Johnson – £14.7m (Racing)
43. Wayne Rooney – £14.6m (Football)
44. Sergio Aguero – £14.6m (Football)
45. Usain Bolt – £14.5m (Track)
45. Dirk Nowitzki – £14.5m (Basketball)
47. Blake Griffin – £14.4m (Basketball)
48. Alex Rodriguez -£14.3m (Baseball)
48. Johan Santana – £14.3m (Baseball)
50. Mark Teixeira – £14.2m (Baseball)
51. Matt Kemp – £14.1m (Baseball)
52. Joe Johnson – £14.1m (Basketball)
53. Geno Atkins – £14.0m (NFL)
53. Ryan Howard – £14.0m (Baseball)
55. Aaron Rodgers – £13.8m (NFL)
55. Serena Williams – £13.8m (Tennis)
57. Chris Bosh – £13.6m (Basketball)
57. Pau Gasol – £13.6m (Basketball)
59. Yaya Touré – £13.6m (Football)
60. Robinson Cano – £13.4m (Baseball)
60. Adrian Gonzalez – £13.4m (Baseball)
62. Joe Haden – £13.4m (NFL)
63. Fernando Torres – £13.3m (Football)
64. Henrik Stenson – £13.3m (Golf)
65. Vernon Wells – £13.2m (Baseball)
66. Canelo Alvarez – £13.1m (Boxing)
66. Drew Brees – £13.1m (NFL)
66. Eli Manning – £13.1m (NFL)
69. Julius Peppers – £13.0m (NFL)
70. Cole Hamels – £12.9m (Baseball)
70. Jason Peters – £12.9m (NFL)
70. Justin Verlander – £12.9m (Baseball)
73. Tim Lincecum – £12.9m (Baseball)
74. Carl Crawford – £12.8m (Baseball)
75. Matt Cain – £12.8m (Baseball)
75. Barry Zito – £12.8m (Baseball)
77. Felix Hernandez – £12.7m (Baseball)
77. Albert Pujols – £12.7m (Baseball)
79. Deron Williams – £12.5m (Basketball)
80. David Ortiz – £12.4m (Baseball)
81. Robin van Persie – £12.2m (Football)
82. Russell Westbrook – £12.0m (Basketball)
83. Sebastian Vettel – £11.9m (Racing)
84. Carlos Dunlap – £11.8m (NFL)
84. Zach Randolph – £11.8m (Basketball)
86. Steven Gerrard – £11.7m (Football)
86. Jeff Gordon – £11.7m (Racing)
88. Rudy Gay – £11.6m (Basketball)
89. Larry Fitzgerald – £11.6m (NFL)
89. Mesut Ozil – £11.6m (Football)
91. Branden Albert – £11.5m (NFL)
92. Franck Ribéry – £11.4m (Football)
93. Alfonso Soriano – £11.3m (Baseball)
94. Jairus Byrd – £11.3m (NFL)
95. Adam Scott – £11.1m (Golf)
96. Terrell Suggs – £11.0m (NFL)
97. Brandon Marshall – £10.9m (NFL)
97. Jayson Werth – £10.9m (Baseball)
99. Matt Holliday – £10.9m (Baseball)
100. Luis Suarez – £10.8m (Football)

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Serious Matter! Residents banned from naming their kids Messi in Lionel Messi's hometown.

This reads as a joke, but unfortunately it isn’t. Just as surprised as you are. Like seriously, thought Messi is a name, yes a name that anybody can bear, the question is didn’t people bear that name long before Lionel Messi was born? Serious matter!

According to Bleacher Report, local officials in Argentine forward, Lionel Messi’s hometown, Rosario have passed a law barring residents from naming their kids Messi, either as the first name of their sons or daughters.

BR learnt that residents are still permitted to name their children Maradona, Ronaldo etc but the surname of their hero is no longer available.

*sigh*

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Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to number one on Top 50 players on FIFA 15

Barcelona Forward, Lionel Messi has claimed the number one spot on video game, EA Sports’ FIFA 15 top 50 players. The Argentine garnered 93 out of a possible 100 to finish one ahead of his nemesis, Cristiano Ronaldo, who pulled a total of 92.

FIFA 15 Top 50 players & rating out of 100

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) 93
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 92
3. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich) 90
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain) 90
5. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) 90
6. Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) 89
7. Luis Suarez (Barcelona) 88
8. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich) 88
9. Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich) 88
10. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 88
11. Robin van Persie (Manchester United) 88
12. Radamel Falcao (Manchester United) 88
13. Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich) 87
14. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) 87
15. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) 87
16. Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain) 87
17. David Silva (Manchester City) 87
18. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) 87
19. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) 87
20. Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) 86
21. Xavi (Barcelona) 86
22. Yaya Toure (Manchester City) 86
23. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) 86
24. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) 86
25. Angel Di Maria (Manchester United) 86
26. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) 86
27. Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) 86
28. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal) 86
29. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) 86
30. Neymar (Barcelona) 86
31. Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea) 86
32. James Rodriguez (Real Madrid) 86
33. Edinson Cavani (PSG) 86
34. Petr Cech (Chelsea) 85
35. Arturo Vidal (Juventus) 85
36. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) 85
37. Diego Costa (Chelsea) 85
38. Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich) 85
39. Carlos Tevez (Juventus) 85
40. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) 85
41. Juan Mata (Manchester United) 85
42. Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich) 85
43. Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) 85
44. Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich) 85
45. Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) 85
46. Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea) 84
47. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) 84
48. Xabi Alonso (Bayern Munich) 84
49. Andrea Pirlo (Juventus) 84
50. Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) 84
FIFA 15 is released in the UK on September 26.

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Cristiano Ronaldo on his relationship with Lionel Messi, "Our rivalry is good."

Both are world’s greatest footballers, break and create new records every now and then and have so much in common as far as soccer is concerned but really most people are interested in knowing the kind of relationship they have outside football.
Like, what they say when they run into to each other in a shopping mall (don’t think their paths cross that much), do they ever hang out (we know that’s not possible), exchange emails etc. Spanish newspaper, Marca caught up with the Cristiano Ronaldo and here’s what he said about his rivalry with his nemesis, Lionel Messi.

“It’s not at all true that we have a bad relationship. We are colleagues and have a professional relationship. We don’t have a relationship outside of football like I have with some other players. He tries to do his best for his club and national team and I do the same. There is a certain rivalry where we are each doing our utmost for our teams.

“This rivalry is part of my life. It is only normal that people compare us. The same happens in Formula 1 with Ferrari and Mercedes. I’m used to it. This has been the case not only since I joined Madrid, but already when I was still at Manchester United. I hope that we can both laugh about all this. Football is a game, it’s something fun and something we both like. We must face this rivalry in a positive way because it is a good thing. Football is something beautiful that all the fans enjoy.”
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