Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Another Record, But Messi Still Reigns Supreme

Well, Trailing Messi Can Become Another One of the Cristiano Ronaldo Records, Can’t It?

June 22, 2023 411 2 minutes readSoccer News

Ronaldo Caps 200 for Portugal: Milestone | PointSpreads — Patricia DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP

Ronaldo’s Achievements
Still Trailing Messi
Indelible Mark

In the never-ending battle for footballing supremacy, Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in the record books once again. The Portuguese sensation has become the first male player to reach the milestone of 200 international appearances.

The momentous occasion took place as Ronaldo led Portugal in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland at Laugardalsvöllur, Iceland’s national stadium. With this appearance, he surpassed the 200-cap mark for A Seleção, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career.

Ronaldo’s Achievements

Ronaldo’s international journey began in August 2003, when he made his debut for Portugal as a substitute in a friendly match against Kazakhstan. Since then, he has cemented his status as one of the greatest players of all time, collecting numerous accolades along the way.

The 200-cap achievement adds to an extensive list of international records held by Ronaldo. He is already the leading goalscorer in men’s international football, with an astonishing 122 goals to his name. In addition, he became the first male soccer player to score in five different World Cups, holds the record for the most international hat-tricks (10), and is the top scorer and appearance maker in European Tournaments. Not to mention he holds the record for the most appearances as Portugal’s captain.

Still Trailing Messi

However, while Ronaldo continues to break records, he still finds himself trailing behind his eternal rival, Lionel Messi, in the grand scheme of international achievements.

Despite Ronaldo’s impressive accomplishments, he remains in the shadow of his Argentine counterpart, Lionel Messi. Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Messi boasts an array of international records that surpass even Ronaldo’s staggering achievements.

Messi is the sole player to have won the Golden Ball at two different World Cups, holds the record for the most World Cup appearances, has scored the most World Cup goals, and was the first player to score in all five rounds of a FIFA World Cup. Beyond the World Cup stage, he has made the most appearances at the Copa America, recorded the most assists in Copa America history, is the all-time appearance maker for Argentina, and has scored against every CONMEBOL nation.

Indelible Mark

While Cristiano Ronaldo records are undoubtedly impressive, it serves as a reminder that he still has ground to cover in his rivalry with Messi. The Argentine magician’s influence on the international stage continues to stand unrivaled.

As the debate over football’s greatest ever player rages on, Ronaldo and Messi continue to push each other to new heights. Their enduring rivalry has captivated the footballing world, creating a divide among fans and fueling countless arguments.

But one thing is for certain: these two extraordinary individuals have left an indelible mark on the sport, forever etching their names in the annals of football history.

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