Lionel Messi's record at 38 compared to Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age speaks volumes. Messi, who turned 38 on Thursday, is still going strong and is aiming to lead Inter Miami to Club World Cup glory this summer.

The great individual rivalry of the 21st century, and perhaps even in the history of football, if there is one battle that commands star power, it is that between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Erling Haaland scored the 300th goal of his career at the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday, reaching the mark faster than many of his legendary contemporaries.