Messi or Ronaldo? Your Political Ideology May Play a Part
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Rolling Stones or Beatles, Batman or Superman, Nadal or Federer, Cervantes or Shakespeare, Oasis or Blur... the story is full of rivalries that have confronted public opinion. But if we think about football and in the last 20 years, few reach the level that there is between Leo Messi and Cristano Ronaldo (especially among his fans).Now, a scientific study reveals that your preference for Argentine or Portuguese has much to do with your political…
Messi or Ronaldo? Your political ideology may play a part
Whether someone prefers Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo—arguably two of the world's greatest footballers today—may be associated with their political outlook, according to the results of an international survey led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
An innovative global study in 26 countries reveals that the rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo predicts your political ideology. Discover how identity sorting shapes football.

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