Why the Sons of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Went Viral

The graphics sprang up across social media, some in the yellow and blue of Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr, others in the flamingo pink of MLS side Inter Miami. The source of engagement was hardly new: Messi vs Ronaldo, the forever war of global football.

Except, this time, it was not about Cristiano and Lionel, the duopoly that defined a generation — instead, it was their sons: Cristiano Jr and Thiago.

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The eye-catching post on X came on Feb. 7, from an account that presented itself as “Skye Sports Premier League (fan).” The caption read: “Ronaldo Jr and Thiago Messi just scored 10+ goals in their last match.” Followed by a

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