MESSI VS RONALDO
Football is termed as a most popular sport all around the globe and it has given the many spectacular and peculiar players and players having different game style, game plays, character, mentality and etc. There used to be legends named PELE,MARADONA and etc, who were known by many people even at this moment of time.
As there is a serious debates by people regarding who is an better football player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. They are part of teams which are rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. This will be a good thing to know more about both these players.
While these both players are the present phase of the football , there are the comparission between them.
Basic comparision:-
àMessi exerts more influence on a match, playing more around the cente of the pitch than Ronaldo and bringing in more of his team-mates into attacks. Ronaldo is more comfortable taking solo runs on the wide sides, and he is much better as a finisher than the Argentine. Also, the Portuguese is effective in the lesser matches but disappearing when it really matters.
àRonaldo is the more athletic than messi, and is cautious about taking care of himself. Messi’s balance is better than Ronaldo, but because of his small size he can be knocked off the ball by more imposing opponents.
MESSI RONALDO
- Nationality:- Argentina Portugal
- DOB:- 24th June 1987 5th February 1985
- Height:- 5feet 7inches 6feet 1 inch
- Weight:- 67KG’s 84KG’s
- Matches:- 560+ 690+
- Goals:- 418 448
- Club matches:- 470+ 580+
- Club goals:- 374 397
- International:- 95 116
- INT goals:- 44 51
- Injured days(apr 2013):- 103 days 53 days
- Champions
Leauge :- 3 2
- La liga:- 6 1
- Copa del Rey:- 2 2
- Spanish super
- Earnings:- $65Million $80 Million
- Base salary:- $21.2Million $28.1Million
- Facebook likes:- 74M + 101M+
àThe international debuts of both the stars was at 18 . Messi had been widely criticized in Argentina for not being able to show his Barcelona form for his country before the 2014 World Cup, getting to the final of which has been Messi’s greatest achivement with his country as of now. While, Ronaldo has been not up to the mark as his Portuguese team which lasted till the semifinals of major tournaments – World Cup 2006 and Euro 2012.
à2008 Ronaldo was appointed as captain of Portugal, Messi was given captaincy in the year 2011.
àRonaldo has consistently been a better crosser of the ball, but has also given away the ball to defenders far more consistently. Also, Messi’s defensive contribution has been a lot more than Ronaldo. Ronaldo looks more likely to have a longer career by watching his superior professional approach in building and maintaining his physique. Both Ronaldo and Messi have failed to take their countries to similar glory in major tournaments.
à Messi has some individual records, He has won the most number of Ballon d’Or awards (4); He holds the Guiness World Record for scoring the most numer of goals (91) in a one year. He won the most number of European Golden Shoe Awards (3).
àRonaldo have held a lot of individual records, The only player to win the European Golden Shoe award with two different clubs. He is the fastest Real Madrid player to reach 50, 100, 150, 200 as well as 250 club goals in the club’s long history.
àMessi has sponsorship of companies like Turkish Airlines, Adidas, Gillette, EA, Pepsico, while Ronaldo has Fly Emirates, Tag Heuer, Herbalife, Toyota, Samsung, Nike
àDonations Messi made to Leo Messi Foundation (for vulnerable children), UNICEF, Youth academy and Childrens’ Hospital at Rosario and ronaldo had given to 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Cancer hospital in Madeira, Schools in Gaza, Mangrove Care Forum in Indonesia.
àThere is very small difference to separate these two. While Messi dominates in some areas, Ronaldo holds the upper hand in others. Depending upon what statistic you wish to consider as the most important, you can make your own conclusion based on these facts
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