Messi vs Ronaldo who is the GOAT

Who is the greatest of all time, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? – This is the biggest football controversy since the “Diego Maradona or Pele?” debate.

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The two football legends have graced the game with consistency for the past 15 years, and they deserve all the praise and 5-star accolades from football fans all over the world.

The debate over who is superior between the Argentine empyrean and the Portuguese phenomenon has raged on for ten years and will continue to do so in the future.

Club and country allegiances can sway opinions, and personalities can influence how well a player is regarded, with most people knowing exactly who they would pick.

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So, who is the greatest person who ever lived? Whatever your preference, Ghpage has examined how the two truly compare so you can enter the never-ending debate well-informed.

Below is a head-to-head comparison of the two football heavyweights

Club Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo – 701

Lionel Messi – 695

Club Assists

Cristiano Ronaldo – 201

Lionel Messi – 296

Champions League Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo – 140

Lionel Messi – 129

World Cup Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo – 8

Lionel Messi – 13

International Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo – 118

Lionel Messi – 98

Titles

World Cup – Ronaldo (0) Lionel Messi (1)

COPA America – Ronaldo (1) Messi (1)

National League – Ronaldo (1) Messi (1)

Olympics – Ronaldo (0) Messi (1)

League titles – Ronaldo (7) Messi (11)

Champions League – Ronaldo (5) Messi (4)

Club World Cup – Ronaldo (4) Messi (3)

National Cups – Ronaldo (4) Messi (7)

TOTAL – 22 – 28