Messi vs Ronaldo The Rivalry that Transcended Football

But the Portuguese has played 100 more games than Messi, giving the latter a better game per goal average. However, when it comes to assists ... ... Cristiano Ronaldo (right. © Getty ImagesNeymar (left), Lionel Messi (center), and Cristiano Ronaldo (right). Brazilian star Neymar has ... 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. Former Holland manager Marco van Basten has insisted anyone that thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi knows nothing about ... If we look at the more personal aspects of the game, it is clear that Messi is a very talented dribbler and playmaker, better than Ronaldo. Some of the biggest stars in soccer are saying Lionel Messi is so good that he can no longer be compared to Cristiano Ronaldo. Here are the 10 most memorable encounters between them, chosen from the 38 times they've played each other. Messi and Ronaldo are the two greatest players of this generation, perhaps the greatest footballers across all eras, with many believing they ... “Imagine if Messi would become the coach of Cristiano Ronaldo. It ... “Providing that he's giving his best effort and trying as hard as ... 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 ...