The game has become faster, stronger and more demanding in most aspects of physicality. His athleticism is second to none; he combines dizzying pace with powerful shooting and a jumping ability of an NBA star, which makes his headers a serious threat to the opposition.
Ronaldo, more than Messi, is the ideal model of the next generation of players. Messi has an advantage over Ronaldo: Messi has won more titles mostly because he plays for a better team, not because he is a better player than Ronaldo. Throughout his entire career, Messi played for arguably the best side to ever play the game. While Messi has the added value of an unforgettable team, Ronaldo is the driving factor of his. In fact, Messi has never won an international trophy.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo led his Portugal side to win the European Championship. Unlike other sports, international trophies in soccer are the ultimate glory. Only a victory at the World Cup in Qatar could change that. The Bottom Lines: Ronaldo or Messi?
On one side, Messi is a better team player and simply more talented. On the other hand, Ronaldo is more complete with a better international career. Still undecided? Check out this detailed infographic , breaking down the stats of one the most intriguing rivalry in sports history , and let us know you stand, Team Messi or Team Ronaldo?
The American League and then the National League temporarily adopted the rule in For better or for worse? Ronaldo's highest season return was 61, which he achieved in and he surpassed the goal mark every season for six years between and Interestingly, while Ronaldo's seasonal totals have declined somewhat in recent years - he failed to break the goal mark in during his first season at Juventus - Messi's have remained consistent. When it comes to assists, Messi is much superior to Ronaldo and that contrast has become increasingly stark as their respective roles evolve.
The fact that Messi creates so many goals as well as scoring them is a major consideration when deciding which player is the GOAT and, while Ronaldo chips in with his fair share, the difference in this particular realm is clear. Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League, having shone in the competition with Manchester United and Real Madrid in particular. However, Messi isn't far behind and actually has a fractionally better goal-per-game ratio, so there is a good chance that he could overtake the Juventus man if he continues to sparkle in the competition.
When it comes to World Cups, Ronaldo and Messi are considered underperformers and probably with good reason. Portugal star Ronaldo has scored more goals at the tournament and in fewer appearances, but Messi can claim to have gone furthest, having reached the final with Argentina in The Barca attacker won the Golden Ball during that tournament, despite missing out on the ultimate glory at the hands of Germany.
The furthest Ronaldo reached with Portugal was the Selecao's run to the semi-final in , when they were beaten by France before losing the third-place play-off against Germany. Messi however scored 28 goals in just opportunities. Real however- believes only in counter attack and long ball. Ronaldo has been seen to be involved in fights in many occasions. Fouls come naturally to Ronaldo.
Messi although has faced yellows, but statistically- he is much more disciplined than the Portuguese. Apart from that Ronaldo also was sent off once in that season. Messi is yet to face a red card while Ronaldo was sent off for 8 times since his career started in This was a point where Ronaldo used to beat Messi and all Ronaldo lovers used to point out.
But may we remind you, every time Ronaldo has led Portugal into the World Cup or any other championships have only led to disappointment. Messi on the other hand led his team to the World Cup finals and gave a good fight to Germany. He single handedly led the team from all the way in the group stage- beat that Ronaldo! Messi has more free kick goals than Ronaldo!
Messi used to play in the false 9 position back in Pep Guardiola days- which made him a playmaker and a poacher- both! However, Messi has more gold speaking metaphorically than Ronaldo or any other footballer in the world. He also won every award there is to win being a professional footballer- apart from the World Cup of course, which he was very close to win last year. Ronaldo might score goals from each part of his body- but he can never pass a ball with the same accuracy as that of Leo Messi.
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