Published 16:50 IST, January 10th 2020

Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo 'GOAT' debate has been settled once and for all: Thread

A fan has tried to settle the debate between Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo through a Twitter thread. Read on to know more.

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It has been over a dece since re has been a frequent debate over who is Greatest of all time (GOAT) between Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi and Portuguese superstar Cristia Ronaldo. re have always been many arguments based on facts and statistics. However, a fan has w tried to settle issue through a comprehensive Twitter thre.

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A fan tries to compare Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo

Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been dominating world of football since past dece. two have shared 11 Ballon d’Ors between m, along with nine Champions League titles. However, a fan named Altin emaj has w analysed various stats to ascertain which among two is better in various aspects of football. emaj compared two stars’ goal-scoring numbers, which are 688 goals for Messi and 715 goals for Ronaldo. 

Lionel Messi les when it comes to passing ability

emaj stated that Lionel Messi les ahe of Cristia Ronaldo when it comes to passes. He also described Ronaldo’s passing skills as decent. Ronaldo is way ahe of Messi when it comes to scoring heers as Portuguese has scored more than 100 heers in his career. emaj classifies Messi as a better playmaker than Ronaldo, having registered most assists (282) in football history.

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Lionel Messi has won more Ballon d'Or titles than Cristia Ronaldo

When two football legends are compared on basis of individual accoles, Messi les way with six Ballon d’Or awards as compared to five Ballon d’Or awards with Ronaldo. Messi has won more Golden Boots in Europe (6), while Ronaldo has four to his name. Ronaldo les when it comes to UEFA Champions League stats, having won five titles so far. Ronaldo is top scorer (128) in Champions League as well. Messi les way in goals in international tournaments (excluding qualification and friendly games). Ronaldo has contributed to 26 goals (16 goals, 10 assists), while Messi has contributed to 35 goals (15 goals, 20 assists).

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Cristia Ronaldo has a better weak foot than Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi beats Cristia Ronaldo in scoring most amount of goals (91) in a calendar year (2012). Meanwhile, Ronaldo h raked up 69 goals in his best year (2013). Messi is way ahe of Ronaldo when it comes to dribbling abilities, without discrediting Ronaldo’s skillful displays during his time at Manchester United. Ronaldo has a better win percent than Messi in finals at 80% and 78% respectively. re were moments when two stars played against each or, in which Messi h an upper hand. He scored 22 goals along with 12 assists in 35 games, while Ronaldo trailed behind with 19 goals and an assist. Ronaldo has a better weak foot having scored 129 goals with his left foot, while Messi has scored only 88 goals with his right foot. Hence, stats prove that two stars are unique in ir own ways and le in different aspects of football.

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Picture courtesy - FC Barcelona Twitter handle, Cristia Ronaldo Twitter handle

16:50 IST, January 10th 2020