A new international study suggests that whether fans prefer Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo may be linked to their political beliefs.
Based on responses from more than 10,000 participants across 26 countries, the research found liberals were generally more likely to back Messi, while conservatives tended to favour Ronaldo, with the pattern especially pronounced among younger respondents.
Traders predict a 93% chance Messi will score more goals than Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup.
A new international study suggests that whether fans prefer Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo may be linked to their political beliefs.
Based on responses from more than 10,000 participants across 26 countries, the research found liberals were generally more likely to back Messi, while conservatives tended to favour Ronaldo, with the pattern especially pronounced among younger respondents.
Traders predict a 93% chance Messi will score more goals than Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup.
