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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have spearheaded the biggest footballing rivalry we have ever seen, sharing the spotlight for almost 15 years, breaking records, and building legacies.
Ronaldo and Messi have broken numerous world records in their illustrious careers. From dizzying goalscoring feats to the consistency in their performances, capped by endless accolades and trophies, it will be hard to see this kind of run replicated in the near future.
We pick out the 5 most notable Guinness World Records from each outstanding individual as their eras slowly come to a close.
Note: All entries have been fact-checked and verified against the Guinness World Records.
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10:00 - 15.09.2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Setting a new record is almost a piece of cake for the Portuguese legend. Ronaldo breaks and sets records on and off the field, not only scoring incredible goals but also being extremely marketable, adding immensely to his already successful portfolio.
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Here are 5 Guinness World Records held by Cristiano Ronaldo
- First player to score in five different World Cups (2022)
- First player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals (2017)
- First male footballer to reach 200 international caps (2023)
- Oldest player to score World Cup hat-trick (2018)
- Most Champions League goals (140) by a player
While Ronaldo's records are undoubtedly impressive, his great rival Lionel Messi also holds several Guinness World Records, and we pick out 5 notable standout achievements by the Argentine magician.
5 Guinness World Records held by Lionel Messi
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- Most Ballon d'Or wins - (7)
- Most goals scored in a calendar year - (91 goals in 2012)
- Most FIFA World Cup matches by one player - (26)
- Most European Golden shoe awards - (6)
- Most hat tricks in LaLiga history - (36)
Messi has already won a staggering 34 trophies at club level, with the highlight of his career, undeniably winning the World Cup with Argentina, something Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to accomplish.
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