Leo Messi has scored fewer goals for Argentina than Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal. But have Messi's 70 goals come against stronger opposition?
Recently a graph of Diario AS goes viral on the Internet, which shows Messi scored 56 goals against top-50 nations before his 70th goal against Uruguay, while 99-goal Ronaldo has only 28 goals.
We've also cited the stats in a previous article. But as far as we have discovered, based on current FIFA Rankings, it's NOT TRUE!
Here is the breakdown:
LEO MESSI (70 GOALS)
5 - Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay,
4 - Venezuela, Ecuador
3 - Colombia, Chile, Switzerland, Bolivia, Nigeria, Mexico, Panama, Haiti, Guatemala
2 - Spain, Croatia, Algeria, Hong Kong, Nicaragua,
1 - France, Germany, Portugal, Peru, Iran, USA, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia
CRISTIANO RONALDO (99 GOALS)
7 - Lithuania
5 - Andorra, Armenia, Latvia, Luxembourg, Sweden
4 - Estonia, Faro Islands, Hungary, Netherlands
3 - Belgium, Denmark, Northern Ireland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland
2 - Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Cameroon, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Kazakstan, Saudí Arabia
1 - Argentina, Croatia, Ecuador, Finland, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Morocco, New Zealand, North Korea, Panama, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Wales.
Here's the latest FIFA Rankings
We can see:
Messi has 48 goals against top-50 nations
These victims are: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Switzerland，Nigeria, Mexico, Spain, Croatia, Algeria, France, Germany, Portugal, Peru, Iran, USA, Bosnia and Serbia;
While Ronaldo scores 47 goals against top-50 nations
They are: Sweden, Hungary, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Northern Ireland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Bosnia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Iran, Morocco, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine and Wales;
Goals vs Top-50 nations
Messi: 48/70 (68,57%)
Ronaldo: 47/99 (47,47%)
We've noticed the previous news cited from Diario AS may have caused problems between die-hard Messi and Ronaldo fans, for which we hereby make our sincere apologies.
We will continue working hard to deliver first-hand and authentic football news to all AFers from all around the world.
TheMVPJuan
1706
Now do the comparison of how many goals have they scored in actual matches not friendlies
sotbcity
1102
The question is how many times has each of them faced the strongest sides? To the best of my knowledge, Messi has faced Germany, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay more times than Ronaldo so this analysis is not objective. Besides, Messi has played more tournaments than Ronaldo whilst Argentina also boasts of superior quality players. At the end of the day, it is your achievements that count...and Ronaldo's achievements with his national team is superior to Messi's.
Zobabdklz
890
baseless argument he scored those who came his way should he create fixtures against big countries
shadir 711
713
Its a Fake stats by spanish media, Real stats is this👇👇👇
Botabdeimz
675
*When Messi Is Taking A Free kick*. 1.He looks at the keeper. 2. He looks at the ball. 3.He looks at the GK's positioning 4.He choose the post he will blast it to 5.He looks both the ball and the keeper one more time. 6.Baaaaam it's a goal. *The Other When Taking A Free kick* 1.he takes 1 minute placing the ball perfectly 2.He takes 10 steps backwards. 3.He take a 12 feet deep breath 4. He stares down the keeper 5.He grabs his short up and show the muscles 6. Baaaaaaam he bang the wall After so much drama 😂😂😂😂😂
greatsusovan
521
Both are legend in his country so congratulate both of them
Jakbclnrsu
513
What you fail to realize is that Portugal is an European team so Ronaldo plays against more of those teams and Argentina is a South American team so Messi also play his more against them. Copa America is played every year or every 2 years while is Euros is played every 4 years.
zosbditu
500
why to worry, Messi has two more years to play after Ronaldo's retired, lots of tym to break more records
rattyponcho
476
Ronaldo scored against Ghana also and also you telling me Morocco is stronger than Ghana what a joke
Kapadlmopy
400
Messi is true playmaker as well as a good scorer..cr7 is a good scorer only.
jencklprst
337
Not to easy to score against National teams like La liga. This are all milestones of CR7. You need to see the goal ratio of CR7 in La liga, then compare him with Messi. CR7 is a complete player, obviously better than Messi. Everyone knows that finish with one touch is better than a dribble without goal. Only Dribble is not enough to win a match, you need a goal to win. In the football World you may easily find dribblers anywhere, but it is very hard to find who can do everything in field(Like CR7).
CR7_LM10_for_Life
294
To all messi fans who say ronaldo is playing weaker teams at international level.. i agree with you.. but you have to agree that messi has been playing in a farmers league since childhood and ronaldo started in PL.. why you guys ignore this fact ? you all come with stats of messi against english teams but You fans cant accept that playing week in week out is difficult in PL. ronaldo in PL is equal to messi in argentina & ronaldo in internationals in equal to messi in la liga where he plays teams like getafe, girona etc.. thats my conclusion No Hate Respect Both
Cauadmz
291
They always try to Put Messi up when Ronaldo ACHIEVES
IsaacSahn
289
I don't see correction all are see is promotion you guys should be telling us went those goals were scored where these teams where ranked and not their current rankings
Jamirl
243
Cristiano Ronaldo stats for Portugal •168 games played •99 goals •Over 40 assists made •2 international trophies Ronaldo is the second leading scorer for most international goals with 99 he should have reached he's 100 milestone by now but I guess we would have to wait till next year...Messi might have scored more goals against stronger opponents than ronaldo did but still Ronaldo has the upper edge he's leading Messi by 29 goals and very soon Ronaldo would be scoring he's 100 goal and in no time he would break dele record and mark he's 110 goal and still counting because Ronaldo might even score a 120 before he retires
Elwandy
210
Media always heat the debate.. Which one is top 50 again.. Every goal counts. They all play in different continents, and we all know Europe has more nations than South Americans. These 2 players all deserve Praise. they're just amazing
Jubcdotuy
202
wow...die hard fans have misleading the facts of both footballers..that ending them to unnecessary FIGHTING
Specialonemz
153
The apology accepted successful but you may the world how many goals did CR7 and Messi scored in friendlies for their national team
Pranjal-Bhardwaj
126
poor ass compare current rankings to prove the point many of them was no where 7-8 year back when Ronaldo put goals against them. Useless comparesheet..
leo_akpomemike
74
i always knew CR7 is better than messi on international level... his performance outclass messi on international level... Messi can't take Argentina places like the way CR7 did for his country or like maradona did... i respect both plays and i think CR7 should win this ballon d'or, messi has won THE BEST award. it will be a shame to football if CR7 doesn't win an individual award this season honestly speaking...
lipikaghosh1
18
They always try to Put Messi up when Ronaldo ACHIEVES
plz answer
lipikaghosh1
18
poor ass compare current rankings to prove the point many of them was no where 7-8 year back when Ronaldo put goals against them. Useless comparesheet..
hey how u have got the respect batch?
Nikalnpyz
18
No any human kind is better than Messi in football
Hehhee.........don't panic brooo
dibdenortz
18
Its a Fake stats by spanish media, Real stats is this👇👇👇
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ronaldo match intersional how much and messi ?? see match first not gol..u play 10 match gol 5 and me play only 1 and gol 3 ..how is better??.. lol
Allyson4268
18
Now do the comparison of how many goals have they scored in actual matches not friendlies
They call it friendly match that doesn't mean u should not put on boot when playing or should play with passion......
NSD《KING》football
18
Not to easy to score against National teams like La liga. This are all milestones of CR7. You need to see the goal ratio of CR7 in La liga, then compare him with Messi. CR7 is a complete player, obviously better than Messi. Everyone knows that finish with one touch is better than a dribble without goal. Only Dribble is not enough to win a match, you need a goal to win. In the football World you may easily find dribblers anywhere, but it is very hard to find who can do everything in field(Like CR7).
hahaha....you compairing cr7's 9 year with messi's 15 year....compare both after cr7's arrival..
Botabdeimz
16
*When Messi Is Taking A Free kick*. 1.He looks at the keeper. 2. He looks at the ball. 3.He looks at the GK's positioning 4.He choose the post he will blast it to 5.He looks both the ball and the keeper one more time. 6.Baaaaam it's a goal. *The Other When Taking A Free kick* 1.he takes 1 minute placing the ball perfectly 2.He takes 10 steps backwards. 3.He take a 12 feet deep breath 4. He stares down the keeper 5.He grabs his short up and show the muscles 6. Baaaaaaam he bang the wall After so much drama 😂😂😂😂😂
but in my comment,I don't remember calling ronaldo name,I only analyze how messi take his free kick
Bapabdrt
16
what is ramification because I have Neva see any aspect that ronaldo has been better than messi individual, or even as a team player
In international game he better than messi,He scored more free kick than messi, more penalty than messi,He knows how to play under pressure than messi,He love to face challenges e.t.c there's more if you want
lb2
16
*When Messi Is Taking A Free kick*. 1.He looks at the keeper. 2. He looks at the ball. 3.He looks at the GK's positioning 4.He choose the post he will blast it to 5.He looks both the ball and the keeper one more time. 6.Baaaaam it's a goal. *The Other When Taking A Free kick* 1.he takes 1 minute placing the ball perfectly 2.He takes 10 steps backwards. 3.He take a 12 feet deep breath 4. He stares down the keeper 5.He grabs his short up and show the muscles 6. Baaaaaaam he bang the wall After so much drama 😂😂😂😂😂
hahaha typical barca fan boy always crying like a baby
Allyson4268
15
The question is how many times has each of them faced the strongest sides? To the best of my knowledge, Messi has faced Germany, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay more times than Ronaldo so this analysis is not objective. Besides, Messi has played more tournaments than Ronaldo whilst Argentina also boasts of superior quality players. At the end of the day, it is your achievements that count...and Ronaldo's achievements with his national team is superior to Messi's.
You people should have say Ronald is playing with handicap people instead of talking rubbish
EIEBDIEH
13
Not to easy to score against National teams like La liga. This are all milestones of CR7. You need to see the goal ratio of CR7 in La liga, then compare him with Messi. CR7 is a complete player, obviously better than Messi. Everyone knows that finish with one touch is better than a dribble without goal. Only Dribble is not enough to win a match, you need a goal to win. In the football World you may easily find dribblers anywhere, but it is very hard to find who can do everything in field(Like CR7).
Get lost child Messi has 5 goals on Brazil and Uruguay (top goals on team) and Ronaldo’s top is who???? Lol [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Monygo
12
Corrected stats ? Still look at the percentage of goals scored against the top 50 nations by Messi. Totally satisfied.....
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For an instance lets agree with the point that Argentina is a stronger team. But how does it matter, Argentina plays against stronger teams and Portugal plays against much weaker teams. Tell me which is more challenging?
Tebaemnopy
11
Now do the comparison of how many goals have they scored in actual matches not friendlies
FIFA also use friendly matches in its rating as long as the games are international and from the Senior teams!!
buhaenot
10
Now do the comparison of how many goals have they scored in actual matches not friendlies
lol... friendly match is not an international game?