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Top Spot: Messi Claims Throne Over Ronaldo in Non-Penalty Goals

Messi Career Summary

Messi began his professional career with FC Barcelona. He quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing extraordinary talent, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring prowess.

During his time at Barcelona, Messi won numerous domestic and international titles, including La Liga titles, Copa del Rey trophies, UEFA Champions League titles, and FIFA Club World Cups. Individually, he has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or multiple times, solidifying his status as the best player in the world.

In August 2021, Messi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after spending his entire professional career at Barcelona. With PSG, he continues to mesmerize fans with his exceptional talent and remains a dominant force in world football.

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Messi’s international career with the Argentina national team has also been illustrious. Despite facing criticism for not winning major tournaments earlier in his career, Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa America, securing his first major international trophy and won 2022 World Cup in Qatar become World Champions.

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Ronaldo Career summary

His professional career began at Sporting Lisbon, where his exceptional talent quickly caught the attention of top clubs. In 2003, he joined Manchester United, where he rose to prominence under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson.

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During his six-year spell at Manchester United, Ronaldo won three English Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and numerous individual awards, including his first FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2008.

In 2009, Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee. At Real Madrid, he continued to excel, becoming the club’s all-time leading goal scorer and winning four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and multiple Ballon d’Or awards.

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In 2018, Ronaldo moved to Juventus, where he continued to showcase his goal-scoring prowess, helping the club win Serie A titles and reaching new milestones in his career.In August 2021, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, where he had initially made his mark as a global superstar. His return was met with immense excitement from fans worldwide.

Currently, Cristiano playing Saudi pro league and representing Al Nassr Football club. Ronaldo has been phenomenal this season with Al Nassr scored numerous goals.

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Ronaldo’s international career with the Portuguese national team has also been illustrious. He has represented Portugal in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups, winning the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

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Messi Ronaldo rivalry

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most iconic in football history. As two of the greatest players of all time, their goal-scoring prowess and individual brilliance have captivated fans worldwide.

From their early days in La Liga to their battles in the Champions League and on the international stage, Messi and Ronaldo have pushed each other to new heights, each striving to outdo the other in pursuit of greatness. Their rivalry transcends club allegiances and has become a symbol of footballing excellence, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

Record breaking Non Penalty goals:

Lionel Messi has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in non-penalty goals. Messi did it less than over 150 less games than Ronaldo. Messi has now 723 non-penalty goals. On the other hand, Ronaldo has 721 non-penalty goals.

Overall, Ronaldo has 885 goals, 250 assists in 1218 appearances. Total contributions are 1135 G+A in all competitions.

Messi has 832 goals, 367 assists in 1057 appearances. Total contributions are 1199 G+A in all competitions.

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