Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo

Name: Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 2026-06-11
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Sergio Busquets, Rio Ferdinand

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

Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo (2026)

Timing: 0:59 (59 min)

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Release date

2026-06-11

Country

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Genre

Documentary, TV Movie

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Website

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002xj2m

Director

Alex Armstead

Actors

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Sergio Busquets, Rio Ferdinand, Ángel Di María, Cesc Fàbregas, Pablo Zabaleta, Lucas Vázquez, Emiliano Martínez
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Producer

Kristian Reed, Mandii Kuller, Alex Armstead, Sarah Cook, Marc Vesty

Operator

Ryan Day

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Editing

Gregory Emmerson
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Short description

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.