Overview
- Lineker said on The Rest Is Football podcast that Cristiano Ronaldo removed him from his Instagram following after years of praise for Lionel Messi.
- He added that Ronaldo "doesn't like" him much, joked he would "get over it," and asked on air to "be friends again."
- The presenter has long called Messi his greatest player and previously left Ronaldo off his four‑man personal "Mount Rushmore."
- There has been no public response from Ronaldo reported in the coverage.
- Recent reports highlight Ronaldo's strong season for Al‑Nassr, with 24 league goals in 25 games and a contract through June 2027, and note expectations he will lead Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.