Toni Kroos made headlines by revealing his list of the best free-kick takers, a list that surprisingly excluded Cristiano ...

Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (left), Ronaldo Nazario (center), and Lionel Messi (right) For a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s stature, being left out of such an elite ranking is significant. The ...

Below: The case for Lionel Messi. (Click here if you prefer to read the Cristiano Ronaldo breakdown first ... honing their skills in pickup games in hopes of one day making it big.

There are those who "admire the magical technical skills and artistry of Messi," said the Daily Express, and "others who are in awe of the goal-scoring machine and athletic force that is Ronaldo".

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the biggest football superstars in the modern world. The duo have dominated the beautiful game, unlike anyone in history, since breaking into the ...

All of them," Ronaldo added. Ronaldo vs. Messi: The Eternal Debate Throughout his career, Ronaldo has been endlessly compared to Messi as both have vied for the title of the world's best footballer.

Rafal OleksiewiczCristiano Ronaldo has been instrumental in Portugal's international success, holding the record for most goals scored for the national team. Messi’s injury, sustained during Inter ...

Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi — who is nearly three years younger — can still catch Ronaldo for both records, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.

In his recent remarks, Ronaldo sent a cryptic message seemingly aimed at Lionel Messi, making it clear that, for now, he can still claim the title of the most lethal scorer in football history.