Trophies: Ronaldo has won 33 official trophies, including five UEFA Champions Leagues and seven league titles. Messi won the 2022 World Cup trophy and a second consecutive Copa América in 2024.
Ballon d’Or: Messi has won the most Ballon d’Or awards of any player. In 2024, neither Messi nor Ronaldo were nominated for the Ballon d’Or for the first time since 2003.
International careers: Ronaldo has scored 132 goals and 36 assists in 214 appearances for Portugal, while Messi has scored 109 goals and 55 assists in 187 appearances for Argentina.
First meeting: Ronaldo and Messi met for the first time in the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League semifinals when Manchester United and Barcelona played.
Rivalry: Ronaldo has said that he and Messi are not friends but respect each other.
Wealth: Ronaldo is the richest sportsman, while Messi is third richest.‼️🖼️
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Here are some interesting facts about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
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