Ronaldo and Messi’s First Trophy Days

from OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History · host 17 Laws Guy

OTD E0252 — 10 Jul 2016 and 10 Jul 2021: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each win their first major senior international trophy on the same date, five years apart. Portugal beat France in the Euro 2016 final after Ronaldo leaves injured, with Éder scoring in extra time. Argentina beat Brazil at the Maracanã in the 2021 Copa América final, with Ángel Di María scoring and Messi finally ending his senior international drought. This episode traces the heartbreak, the rivalry, the release, and why July 10 belongs to both giants. Ideas: [email protected]

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