Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still popular and respected by their fellow players even though they no longer play for European clubs.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially extend their record-breaking streak by being named to the FIFA World XI once again.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may be in the twilight of their careers and no longer with top European teams but it seems their peers still have huge respect for them both. The 37-year-old Messi and Ronaldo,

Depending on what side of the fence you sit on, you are either team Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. While you can appreciate both players and what they have achieved, the tribal nature of football likely means that there is a preference for one or the other, and little can be done to sway you to the other side.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to command respect and admiration from their peers, despite no longer playing for European clubs. At 37 and

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been included in the 2024 FIFPRO Men's World XI shortlist, released by FIFPRO on Monday, December 2.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only players not with clubs in Europe to be voted on a 26-man shortlist for the world team of the year.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, despite not playing in Europe, have been shortlisted for the 26-man World Team of the Year by FIFPRO. They are joined by top players from clubs in England, Germany,

The FIFPro World 11 shortlist has been announced, with Mohamed Salah a surprise omission as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both nominated.