Cristiano Ronaldo once stated that there is one area in which he believes his longtime rival Lionel Messi surpasses him on the pitch. Although both players are now in the twilight of their careers, Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the sport for the past two decades, amassing 13 Ballon d’Or titles between them and fuelling endless debates over who is the greatest of all time.
These multiple Ballon d’Or winners have defined an era, shattering records and leading their clubs and national teams to victories at both domestic and international levels.
Ronaldo and Messi are among the greatest players in football history, with millions of fans worldwide debating who truly deserves the “GOAT” title.
Despite their intense rivalry, Al-Nassr star Ronaldo has admitted there’s one thing Messi does better than him.
In a 2016 interview, the former Real Madrid legend revealed he envies Messi’s left foot.
“His left foot is pretty good — better than mine. I’d like to have his left foot,” Ronaldo said via ESPN....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Messi has won more Ballon d’Or awards than any player in history, amassing an impressive eight, with his latest victory in 2023, per Eurosport.
The 37-year-old also holds the record for most consecutive wins, securing four straight titles from 2009 to 2012.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, has claimed five Ballon d’Ors and holds the record for the most nominations, with 18 appearances on the list of potential winners.
The Al-Nassr superstar has played with top stars such as Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, and Wayne Rooney.
But he also played with ‘not-so-known’ stars like former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho and former Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross.
Messi is the goat