Major Update Emerges on Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Possibly Teaming Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There likely isn't a rivalry across sports that was as iconic as Lionel Messi during his time with FC Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure with Real Madrid.

Just 17 years old, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is already one of the mainstays of the Spanish national team.The teenage sensation was the star of the show for La Roja last summer as they won the

Bonnier was desperate to establish a game every other year in Europe that would have pitted Team Messi against Team Ronaldo and would have included the world's best players. Both parties seemed to be interested after a proposed budget of around £90 million was put forward, which included match fees and bonuses.