10th June, 2019
Twitterati last night began a comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and his great rival Lionel Messi, on who is the better GOAT(Greatest Of All Times), after Portugal won the maiden UEFA Nations League trophy.
Although Ronaldo, who captained Portugal, did not score in the finals against Netherlands, Twitterati felt he is more accomplished than Messi, winning 31 career trophies, two of them with his country and 14 different trophies with four clubs
Messi, so far has no national trophy to show, although he has won 34, all with Barcelona.
Here are some of the Twitter threads on the two players:
Before Cristiano Ronaldo debuted for Portugal
Finals reached: 0 .
After Cristiano Ronaldo debuted for Portugal
Finals reached: 3.
Won: 2.— TeamCRonaldo (@TeamCRonaldo) June 9, 2019
Portugal never won a trophy without Ronaldo.
Argentina never won a trophy with Messi.
The only difference between with two goats. pic.twitter.com/kkLwcEZpOL— AA (@thatfootylife_) June 9, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal:
3 Finals Played
2 Win
1 LostMESSI Played Four Finals and Lost all Four. pic.twitter.com/McwnMsrV85
—
Jesse (@IamcalledJesse) June 9, 2019
And this from ESPN FC:
How many trophies have you won with Portugal, @Cristiano? pic.twitter.com/73nemTuE2r
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 9, 2019
Messi once again proved he is the best DOMESTIC PLAYER. He became the top goalscorer of La Liga. Won La Liga. Nothing outside of Spain.
Ronaldo went from Spain to Italy. Won 2 trophies with Juventus, being the top scorrer and assister. And won 2nd trophy with Portugal.
My GOAT! pic.twitter.com/62027Kg8Cj
— DANNYƎL (@DannyelRMCF) June 9, 2019
Ronaldo with Portugal vs Messi with Argentina
pic.twitter.com/7DdPHqlwZw — Zay J☆ (@tertiary_kay) June 9, 2019
King Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, the First of His Name, King of Europe, the Conqueror of Leagues, the Rightful and ONE TRUE G.O.A.T.
Loogunofe #NationsLeague #Portugal pic.twitter.com/IQ3z4bbQeQ
— Ibrahim Ganiu (@olhlhuwahsheun7) June 9, 2019
#MUFC
PL
League Cup
FA Cup
UCL
Club World Cup
#RealMadrid
UCL
Club World Cup
La Liga
Copa del Rey
Supercopa
Super Cup
#Juventus
Serie A
Supercoppa
#Portugal
Euros
Nations League — Sky Bet (@SkyBet) June 9, 2019
And this makes the comparison more graphic:
CAREER TROPHIES:
31: Cristiano Ronaldo
Won 1⃣4⃣ different trophies
Won with Country + 4 Clubs
Portugal
Sporting CP
Man Utd
Real Madrid
Juventus
34: Lionel Messi
Won 6⃣ different trophies
Won All with one club
Barcelona pic.twitter.com/XxUavDiM6E — MKnaldo7 (@MKnaldo7) June 9, 2019
We also invite you to pass your verdict: Who is the better GOAT, Messi or Ronaldo?