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Barcelona fans do not like Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, but they know he is great, according to our columnist. Andres Kudacki / AP Photo
Barcelona fans do not like Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, but they know he is great, according to our columnist. Andres Kudacki / AP Photo
Messi or Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or: Another year, another debate
Rivalry between players is a microcosm of the rivalry between two of the best teams in Spain, writes Andy Mitten.