Published 09:27 IST, September 23rd 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi - Who has more hat-tricks?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the key players in the modern era of football. We try to find out who has scored more hat-tricks between the two.
The 21st Century has been dominated by two phenomenal players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both players enjoy a big following globally because of the high bar they both have set for other professional players to reach. Two players with impeccable dominance in their field, make us wonder who has more hat-tricks, Messi or Ronaldo? Read to find out more
Lionel Messi Career Hat-Tricks
Messi has scored a total of 51 hat-tricks throughout his career. The 32-year-old player has shown no signs of slowing down his streak. His first hat-trick was scored against Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga on 10 March 2007. Messi has eight hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League. Messi has scored 33 hat-tricks in La Liga. His most recent hat-trick was against Real Betis in March 2019. Messi has scored six hat-tricks representing his native Argentina.
Cristiano Ronaldo Career Hat-tricks
Cristiano Ronaldo interestingly has one hat-trick more than his Argentine rival. The star Juventus F.C. player has 52 career hat-tricks to his name. Interestingly, even Ronaldo has eight hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League. Cristiano has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. He has scored one hat-trick yet for Juventus against Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Verdict
It is clear that Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more hat-tricks than Lionel Messi. But this verdict doesn't prove which player is better than the other. The existence of such ace players in the modern era of football is worth celebrating by the people who enjoy the beautiful game. Pitting Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi against each other to claim who is superior will be something every true football fan should shy away from doing!
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Updated 13:00 IST, September 23rd 2019