So if separating Messi and Ronaldo has been difficult enough, imagine replacing them. But life — and sport — moves on and the World Cup is the perfect stage for a new breed of would-be superstars to showcase their talent. One name stands out above all as the natural heir to the big two: Kylian Mbappe.
Erling Haaland looks set to replace Messi, Ronaldo as next global superstar. With Lionel Messi on his way to Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo already in Saudi Arabia, it's time for soccer's next global superstar to step forward.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan)
I love Zlatan Ibrahimovic because he undoubtedly actually believes he is the world's best footballer even with Messi and Ronaldo running around. The Big Ego is a goal-scoring genius. He's scored everywhere he has taken the field.
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Messi is ahead of Ronaldo in terms of assists, which means that he has been directly involved in the goals scored by his teammates in clubs and Argentina's national team than Ronaldo. He is also way better than Ronaldo when it comes to dribbling and passing.
Lionel Messi was more popular than Cristiano Ronaldo in several countries in 2022, with the Argentinian icon having a net popularity of 76 percent in Brazil. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo had a higher favorability rating in the United States and Australia.
Messi has 13 World Cup goals compared to Maradona's eight. In terms of overall goals, Maradona has 34 goals for his country, while Messi has scored 97 goals. Following is a complete breakdown of the stats.
Mbappe tops the league scoring charts with 13 goals and Messi is tied with PSG teammate Neymar for the most assists (10). Mbappe is co-top scorer in the Champions League with seven goals, while Messi again heads the assists chart with four.
He has the club stature to become the top player in the world, for sure. The 24-year-old has 221 goals in 309 club career matches, which will surely amount to a figure alongside Messi's 706 goals in 863 club games as Mbappe steps into his prime years.
While Kylian Mbappe is only 23 years old, he is arguably the greatest player on the planet today and is quickly on pace to being the best that France has ever produced.
Ronaldo has accumulated an impressive collection of cars and real estate with his outstanding net worth and earning capacity. The 46-year-old Brazilian legend owns some of the most expensive cars in the world, including several Bugatti, a Maserati, and a Lamborghini Aventador.
Messi beats Ronaldo to GOAT status after data analysis, says Liverpool FC's research director. The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has riveted football pundits and primary schoolchildren alike, fuelling endless debates over who is the greatest player of modern times – or ever.
Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12). Cristiano Ronaldo is second on the all time list, having won four Golden Shoes, as well as two consecutively.
so, in conclusion, statistically, Ronaldo is more clutch, the more decisive play in the big moments. in the knockout competitions.
Lionel Messi is the holder of the title 'King of football.'
Pele | Brazil
Brazilian legend Pele held the title of being the greatest football player of all time and in the opinion of several people, especially those fans from the older generation, he is still the king.
That player is Lionel Messi. Messi is not just talented but has converted his talent into greatness. Neymar is a good player but Messi is a great one. Neymar plays great football but Messi is a great footballer.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is regarded as the king of dribbling skills in football.
In 2021, Ronaldo's top speed was higher than Messi's by 1 kmph. This difference in speeds was revealed during an experiment where they ran against each other on a track.
Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record with 830 goals for club and country. The Portugal legend is notably two years older than Messi and has played 140 more games to date.
Lionel Messi is often considered the GOAT of football, following his exploits with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.