Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo(2026)
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo Synopsis
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.
Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Alex Armstead, released on June 11, 2026 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi and Sergio Busquets. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Armstead
- Producers:
- Kristian Reed, Mandii Kuller, Alex Armstead
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Messi
as Self
Cristiano Ronaldo
as Self
Xavi
as Self
Sergio Busquets
as Self
Rio Ferdinand
as Self
Ángel Di María
as Self
Cesc Fàbregas
as Self
Pablo Zabaleta
as Self
Lucas Vázquez
as Self
Emiliano Martínez
as Self
Txiki Begiristain
as Self
- Rene Meulensteen
Rene Meulensteen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alex Armstead, produced by Kristian Reed, Mandii Kuller and Alex Armstead.
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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo?
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The main cast of Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026) includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Sergio Busquets and Rio Ferdinand. The film was directed by Alex Armstead. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo released?
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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo was released on June 11, 2026 and runs for 59m.
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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.