The argument between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has captured the interest of football fans and enthusiasts worldwide. This controversy reappeared in 2024 when both football players, who were nearing the conclusion of their illustrious careers, displayed their skill on the pitch.
Over the years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had an unmatched and legendary rivalry. Nevertheless, despite the fact that they are nearing the end of their careers, fans continue to compare and joke about them.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of stopping
With Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo continued to dominate the Saudi Pro League in 2024. With 42 goals for club and country, including three hat-tricks for Al-Nassr, the Portuguese superstar continued to amass a formidable goal total.
Ronaldo repeatedly found the net, demonstrating his continued agility and fitness as he approached 40. However, compared to his time in Europe, his performances were not as well-known due to the Champions League’s lower visibility and the absence of Champions League football for social media users and competing fan clubs.
Lionel Messi’s magic continues in MLS
For Lionel Messi, 2024 was a year of consolidation. Messi continued to play well for Argentina after winning the World Cup in late 2022, helping them win the Copa America championship. He turned Inter Miami into a serious contender with 23 goals and 13 assists in 25 games.
Intriguingly, Messi broke his rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 850 career goals in 2024. But the former PSG player did so in 1,081 official games, while Ronaldo did so in 1,179. Messi has scored 908 official goals, but Ronaldo still leads him.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Stats in 2024
