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Haaland: Ronaldo and Messi Remain Unmatched Legends

11/5/2025

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Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker, says no one can get close to Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi and that he does not view himself at their level.
He has scored 17 goals in 13 games this season and 26 goals for club and country.
He is on track to break his 57-goal record, but he says individual records are not his focus and he aims to help the team win.

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Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker, says no one can get close to Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi and that he does not view himself at their level.
He has scored 17 goals in 13 games this season and 26 goals for club and country.
He is on track to break his 57-goal record, but he says individual records are not his focus and he aims to help the team win.