Cristiano Ronaldo born:
Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He grew up in a working-class family and displayed exceptional football talent from a young age.
Lionel Messi born:
Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He emerged from humble beginnings, showing exceptional football skills that led him to become one of the greatest players in history.
Who is more popular Messi or Ronaldo?
Like in 2022, also in 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed football player on social media. With over 807 million followers Portuguese striker is on the first position, overcoming the 2nd place, where is Lionel Messi, with more than 270 million followers.
Lionel Messi football history
Lionel Messi is widely acknowledged as the GOAT of football in the modern era and is also considered by many to be the greatest player of all time or the GOAT in history.
Who is the real goat Messi or Ronaldo?
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.
Who is No 1 Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi has won more titles, majorly with Barcelona, than Ronaldo. Messi played for arguably the best Barcelona side to ever play the game. At the same time, Ronaldo took his talent and skills to Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus to achieve success and win trophies.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Club goals
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Season | Lionel Messi |
| 5 | 2002-03 | – |
| 6 | 2003-04 | – |
| 9 | 2004-05 | 1 |
| 12 | 2005-06 | 8 |
| 23 | 2006-07 | 17 |
| 42 | 2007-08 | 16 |
| 26 | 2008-09 | 38 |
| 33 | 2009-10 | 47 |
| 53 | 2010-11 | 53 |
| 60 | 2011-12 | 73 |
| 55 | 2012-13 | 60 |
| 51 | 2013-14 | 41 |
| 61 | 2014-15 | 58 |
| 51 | 2015-16 | 41 |
| 42 | 2016-17 | 54 |
| 44 | 2017-18 | 45 |
| 28 | 2018-19 | 51 |
| 37 | 2019-20 | 31 |
| 36 | 2020-21 | 38 |
| 24 | 2021-22 | 11 |
| 17 | 2022-23 | 21 |
| 3 | 2023-24/2023 | 7 |
| 718 | Total | 711 |
The debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is better remains subjective and contentious. Both players are exceptional and have their own strengths, styles, and records. Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference.