Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo

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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026)

Directed by Alex Armstead

“Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.”

Documentary, TV Movie · 59m

As football entered a new era of global prominence, two players emerged who would redefine not just greatness but the sport itself. This film looks at two individuals who didn’t just dominate their era – they created one. For over a decade, their rivalry transcended clubs, countries and competitions, becoming the defining story of modern football – reshaping how the game was played, consumed and debated across the world.

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Cast

Lionel Messi Self Cristiano Ronaldo Self Xavi Self Sergio Busquets Self Rio Ferdinand Self Ángel Di María Self Cesc Fàbregas Self Pablo Zabaleta Self Lucas Vázquez Self Emiliano Martínez Self Txiki Begiristain Self
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Rene Meulensteen Self

Crew

Director
Alex Armstead
Editor
Gregory Emmerson
Producer
Kristian Reed, Mandii Kuller, Alex Armstead

Details

Release date
2026-06-11
Runtime
59m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
BBC