Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: all-time number of goals, career stats and awards
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: all-time number of goals, career stats and awards The debate over Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo has divided football fans, pundits and players for nearly two decades – and shows no sign of abating even as the pair enter the . There are those who "admire the magical technical skills and artistry of Messi," said the, and "others who are in of the goal-scoring machine and athletic force that is Ronaldo". "This polarising discussion has been known to strain even the strongest of bonds among fans."With Messi now plying his trade in the US at Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami and Ronaldo playing for Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr, the time when both players were dominating the highest levels of club football may have passed – but both continue to set records. In the summer, Messi clinched 45th career trophy, surpassing the record set by Brazilian Dani Alves, as he captained Argentina to Copa America glory. It was hi...