MrBeast humorously declared Lionel Messi as the best football player over Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after Ronaldo mentioned surpassing MrBeast’s YouTube subscriber count. This comes amid neither Messi nor Ronaldo being shortlisted for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, a first in over two decades. Ronaldo recently reached his 900th career goal and commented that winning the UEFA Euro with Portugal is equivalent to a World Cup win, a subtle dig at Messi's 2022 World Cup victory. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has gone viral for mimicking Messi's famous phrase 'What are you looking at, fool?' from the 2022 World Cup, in a light-hearted video on his new YouTube channel. Kylian Mbappe, who idolizes Ronaldo, is predicted to have a successful career at Real Madrid, reminiscent of the Portuguese star's legacy. The Ballon d'Or this year is set to go to a first-time winner, marking a new chapter in football history.