Lionel Messi VS Cristiano Ronaldo

Which player do you think is better: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi
Strengths:

Dribbling and Ball Control: Messi is renowned for his exceptional dribbling ability, often maneuvering past multiple defenders with ease.
Vision and Passing: His playmaking skills are outstanding, frequently providing key passes and assists.
Scoring Ability: Messi has an impressive goal-scoring record, often finding the back of the net in crucial moments.
Consistency: He has maintained a high level of performance over many years, winning numerous titles and individual awards, including multiple Ballon d'Or trophies.
Versatility: Messi can play in various attacking positions and adapt to different playing styles.
Messi won the FIFA World Cup, and he won Copa America twice. He is a person of leadership

Ronaldo is a Better Player

Strength and Speed: Ronaldo's superior physical strength and speed allow him to excel in aerial duels and sprint past defenders.

All-Time Records: He holds numerous goal-scoring records, including being the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League and for national teams.

Success Across Europe: Ronaldo has dominated in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A

Decisive in Key Matches: Ronaldo often scores important goals in high-stakes matches, such as Champions League finals and knockout stages.

Incredible Work Ethic: Ronaldo maintain peak physical condition and perform at the highest level well into his 30s.

Bro, the success of a football player not only depends on the club career; the national team's success is more crucial. Messi led his team, Argentina, to win the Fifa World Cup in 2022, which undoubtedly made Messi the best payer of all time. Ronaldo's by far best success is Euro. Moreover, Messi is a true leader. He is the G.O.A.T. He is technically God-gifted, and his play is a joy to watch. He won more Ballon d'Or than Ronaldo. On the contrary, Ronaldo is very selfish. He doesn't care about his teammates. He may have better physical strength than Messi, but it can't make him great.

Messi never shows his dominance with the national team, especially in crucial tournaments like the Copa America before 2021. Comparing the club career is fairer as the player cannot decide the national team's level. Portugal's Euro is much harder to complete than the 2022 World Cup, let alone all the 2022 penalty controversy. Ballon d'Or brings more dispute, talking about "stealing" from Sneijder, Van Dijk etc. Messi's failure in Champions League including games against Rome, Liverpool, Juventus, and Bayern indicated that he cannot be a true leader and "greatest".

I can't agree with you. Messi showed his leadership skills in Copa America 2021, 2024, and FIFA WC 2024 and led his team to clinch the trophy. I can't agree that the Euro is harder than the World Cup! However, winning a World Cup is always more precious and honorary than winning a Euro. Everyone should agree with it anonymously. Messi also won the Fifa THE BEST award. You may talk about controversies, but these awards are based on experts' votes, including national team coaches and captains. So, it's quite a fair selection process.

Talking about FIFA's THE BEST award, Ronaldo also won in 2016 and 2017. Euro's competition is evident in the higher concentration of top-quality teams, the challenging group stages, and the consistently tough knockout rounds. Also, the GOAT must have overall influence. Ronaldo's professionalism and global influence extend beyond the field. His charitable endeavors and marketability have made him an international icon. Ronaldo's ability to perform under pressure, his resilience in the face of criticism, and his determination to overcome setbacks is better than Messi, who announced his retirement from international football in 2016 after Argentina's third consecutive major final loss.

But Messi returned strong after 2016 and proved he is the best player. Moreover, Messi cares for his family, and so he rejects a huge offer from a Saudi club. He understood that going to the US should be the best decision for his kids. On the contrary, ronaldo always hankers after money. His self-control capacity is too weak and he always creates a mess with the coaches. His return to Man United was not successful, and he lost his temper. he quarreled with the coach. he can't take it easily that if he is not playing well, the coach has the right to pick someone instead of him in the first team. He also loses control when coaches substitute him.

Ronaldo may have good physical strength and goal-scoring capability. But as a person, he is not a good human. he is so selfish and arrogant. Furthermore, he needs to be more polite and calm. He needs to care about the people around him to become a good person.

messi is the best of all time. Ronaldo may be the 2nd best in the current time

It is unfair to label Ronaldo as merely motivated by money. His high wage is because of his power of influence. Ronaldo's move to the Saudi club came after a renowned career in Europe, where he proved his skill in multiple top leagues. Ronaldo's career is marked by unparalleled versatility, work ethic, significant leadership qualities, and balancing professional and family life. Although his return to United had its challenges, his commitment to competitive spirit are undeniable. Ronaldo's passion for winning and his contributions to every team he has played for underscore his status as one of football's greatest players.

I love messi. It's not just because Messi's soccer skills and performance is much surpasses C.Ronaldo's but also because Messi's behaviors in his personal life is much better than Ronaldo's.
For example, once Ronaldo was in Man United, he flapped a young boy's hand and make the poor little boy's phone broken just because of his madness about losing one single match. Let's see another one, he has a scandal about woman.In 2009, a woman named Kathryn Mayorga accused Ronaldo of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel room. That's why I don't like Ronaldo.

Ronaldo is known for his significant charitable contributions. He has donated millions to various causes, including hospitals, cancer research, etc.
Ronaldo refrains from getting tattoo to ensure he can regularly donate blood, highlighting his selfless.
Ronaldo often speaks about his humble beginnings in Madeira and expresses gratitude.
Everyone faces controversy, including Messi. For example, Messi faced criticism for missing several trainings at PSG; In 2022, Messi's wife, Antonela, posted a video where Messi appeared to be smoking a cigar. Messi and his father were accused of avoiding paying taxes on earnings.
Base on overall influence and competency, Ronaldo is better.

Messi is humble but obviously Ronaldo is not. On the pitch, Messi are always willing to pass the ball to his teammates, in contrast, Ronaldo often complains that his teammates don't pass the ball to him, with using his body language. The match replays are the best evidence.
When facing the camera, Messi always credits his achievement to his teammates and family. And Messi said that he hoped people remember him as a good man. But Ronaldo said that he can't see anyone is better than himself. So how could you say Ronaldo is humble?

Cristiano Ronaldo criticized Ralf Rangnick during his interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022. Ronaldo questioned Rangnick's qualifications and managerial experience, stating, "If you're not even a coach, how are you going to be the boss of Manchester United?" However, at present, Rangnick is the head coach of Austria National Football Team and his team's performance is pretty good. So we can see the Ronaldo lacks basic respect for others.

Let's see the performance of Ronaldo during the Europe Cup 2024.
Matches Played: 5
Minutes Played: 486
Goals Scored: 0
Assists: 1
Shots: 23
As a super star, it's really disappointed. Considering his age, of course, we can't expect more. So why not just accept being a substitute? Cuz his wrong assessment in his current capacity and his ambition, but these will burden himself and the national team.
In conclusion, Messi is the GOAT, and Ronaldo is just excellent in football.