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The campaign quickly gained massive traction online, racking up hundreds of millions of views after being shared across social media.<br \/>\nFans flooded comment sections with excitement, calling it a rare crossover, especially given the long-standing rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo.<br \/>\nNotably, the ad includes a disclaimer confirming that the visuals are real and not AI-generated, addressing speculation surrounding the high-profile collaboration.<br \/>\nThe two legends last appeared together in a major campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup, in a widely celebrated photoshoot that became one of the most-liked posts online.<br \/>\nWith the 2026 tournament set to be the biggest in history, the campaign has only added to the growing global anticipation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Football\u2019s biggest rivals reunite in a playful LEGO campaign Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have once again shared the spotlight, this time in a playful LEGO campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. 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