Messi vs Ronaldo A Legacy of Excellence and Rivalry

At the peak of their powers, they were two of the best footballers the game had ever seen From peaking at the same time to so many awards. 1. Champions League final (Manchester United 0-2 Barcelona, May 27, 2009) ... The 2009 final in Rome was hyped as a gladiatorial clash between the two best ... Messi's knack for clutch performances is clear, scoring 155 pivotal goals to Ronaldo's 95, underscoring his early career as a top scorer and a ... Anyone who understands even a little about football knows that Messi is better. Still, Cristiano Ronaldo is an excellent player; he's just not ... The French League was not pleased with Cristiano Ronaldo's comparison between the Saudi Pro League and Ligue 1. While many believe the Portuguese star is the best, others think he is not as good as the Argentine icon. But who is really better, Messi or Ronaldo? Neither Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, nor Andrea Pirlo. In 2013, the best free-kick taker in the world was Juan Arango. Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi but I am the greatest, says Pele ... Brazil legend Pele has weighed in on the Cristiano Ronaldo versus ... ''Imagine,'' Medvedev said, ''(if Lionel) Messi would become the coach of Cristiano Ronaldo. ... ''Novak is not just one of the best tennis ... In terms of accolades,Messi is the clear favorite but if we're talking strictly to their impact on their team,Ronaldo outweighs Messi.