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Head-to-Head Comparison

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: career statistics, honours, records and head-to-head comparison. Who is the greater Football athlete?

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Lionel Messi

Argentine · Football

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CR

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese · Football

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By the numbers

Career Statistics

Lionel MessiStatCristiano Ronaldo
838Career Goals900
191International Caps221
112International Goals135
46Career Trophies34
Lionel Messi

Honours

  • FIFA World Cup 2022 (Argentina)
  • Copa América 2021 (Argentina)
  • Champions League 4x (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015) (Barcelona)
  • La Liga 10x
Cristiano Ronaldo

Honours

  • UEFA Champions League 5x (2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
  • Premier League 3x
  • La Liga 2x
  • Serie A 2x
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