Part of being fans of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi means that you get to enjoy the banter when either of the two best players in the world do not perform on the day – which is exactly what happened after Messi's showing against Venezuela at Copa America 2019.
Cristiano Ronaldo fans and Lionel Messi fans often times go to war on social media and the fallout to the Argentina – Venezuela match at Copa America 2019 was one such instance.
Lionel Messi endured a quiet game, hardly contributing to anything of note as a brilliant backheel flick from Lautaro Martinez early on and a Giovanni Lo Celso tap in the second half saw Argentina through to the semifinals of the tournament.
After the game, Messi himself came out to explain the reason for his poor performances in the tournament – blaming the condition of the pitches in Brazil.
Naturally, the Cristiano Ronaldo fan army was out in full force criticizing the Argentine wizard for a lackluster performance, which prompted the Lionel Messi fans to stand up for their idol and sling some mud the other way.
Social media is always such a fun place to be after high profile matches.
Here are some of the interesting and funny tweets for your reading pleasure.
LM10BARCA10
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Messique10
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if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
OjasPachauri678
230
This is called respect. I don't know when will the haters understand?!
Jkobs
151
Talent and individual brilliance win matches Teamwork wins trophies Ronaldo was fortunate to be in the Portugal team in the Euro's (2016), he only scored 3 goals two in the group stages and a header in the knockout stages Likewise in the Nation's League Portugal even won in the qualifiers without Ronaldo and he only scored a hat trick in the semi finals Messi has carried Argentina almost single-handedly throughout a tournament Copa America Centenario (2016) is a perfect example. Point is Messi is now winning with Argentina exactly how Ronaldo did with Portugal in the Euro's (2016)
Rey1706
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Instead of enjoying both they hate one of them
Musbituy
120
just there is only one king in football and that one is CR7
AN-WAR
110
Don't hate and Fight. Only Respect But we Fans, always compare and fight among us
Realfootball_fan
100
I Normally Mind My own Business But If Sumbody Arguing On allfootball about messi🐐 vs ronaldo🐐 I Read All 715 replies.
Perecozy
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For the sake of football how long are we going to be talking about Messi and CR7 who is better or who is not ? Please enjoy both of them while it’s last because very soon both of them we retired and all the hate on Messi or CR7 for been their fans will surely stop , Messi and CR7 are of equal level the rest are behind them Messi himself said it during an interview, is not a big deal if Messi had a bad game today we don’t expect him to always be 💯% in the field of play same applies to CR7, if CR7 is that 💯%what stop him from scoring another hatrik against Holland in UNL final ? In as much as you love football you don’t need to hate Messi because you are a fan of CR7 or hate CR7 because are a fan of Messi
Saikat15
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u r a good student..🙂 u know everything..🙂 But DURING exam time, u fail to deliver ur best!😑 Then how can u be the Best????🤔 By giving excuses??? 🤣 Ohhhh.. dear Messi!🤣 u r a club legend..😎 plz tell this clearly to ur fanbase..😂 they r expecting a lot from u while playing for the national team..😥 & u know very well that, u can't fill their expectations..🤣 On the other hand, There is Ronaldo! ❤ who have won 2 trophies for his National side & also proves himself in the different Leagues of the world..😍 So, without any doubt Cristiano Ronaldo is best footballer on earth..💚💚💚
fizzbizzie
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if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
Ronaldo.played two games and scored 3 goals.. Messi keeps blaming the pitch like he is the only one playing on it..even after those lads put in a shift the Messi fans still want to give the glory to him and once they lose they look for a higuain to blame..
Bijubijay
21
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
If ur trolling cr7 didn't score in euro and nations league final itzz okk . Then plzz tell me what ur messi did in thses finals [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] 1 *2006 ucl final* 2 *2015 ucl final* 3 *2015 club world cup* 4 *2005 super copa espana* 5 *2006 super copa espana* 6 *2011 super copa espana* 7 *2018 super copa espana* 8 *2009 uefa super cup* 9 *2015 Copa delerey* 10 *2016 Copa delerey*
Gunners4ever❤
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but but my house is beautiful
fizzbizzie
14
He is ducking diver He got carried by his team
if scoring 3 crucial goals in a tournament is being carried by a team then let Messi try doing that and stop blaming a pitch everyone is playing on..
Ladabdmnty
13
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
Yet he won the highest goal scorer is the tournament, and your Messi will win the highest complainer of the tournament. Remember he can't pass Tru Allison hahahahaha
cr7Mark
11
Martinez is young....Di maria is no longer in his prime .....You people treat a Messi by checking how many goals he has scored....and not checking he is not playing against weak teams like Switzerland but against South American Power house countries.....If Messi scores it is the goalkeepers silly mistake and not then Messi us sleeping ...Unlike Ronaldo who showed hus face in the semifinal and not in the group stage matches....good story brother but it will not work today...
u tell Venezuela as a power house. and Switzerland as weak go and read some football knowledge....[Crylaugh]
pueabcilm
11
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
how can you play finals without other games..atleast he scored goals that took them to those finals
godsonarsenal
11
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
so?it's still a match,makes no difference quater and semi final,and in the euro finals it's because Payet injured him, don't you know?
philipajay
10
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
u dumbshit.... u forgot the hatrick in semis....
Aqif Burhan
9
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
Bro he is playing against venezuala,haha not switzerland and netherlands.So if someone criticizes him,it is for the rt reasons.U can't play godly with barcelona and perform like this for argentina.Barcelona sure has superior players but while playing for ur national team u got to show ur quality.But has not been able to do it,even against smallish teams..
cr7Mark
9
He is playing with players who are not of his standard....some players have not even played europa league....leave about copa
u mean aguero Di maria..was no capable..u r a dumb bro even Martinez and lo celso scored while ur goat was sleeping in the pitch.....
Widblmst
9
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
at least he was the reason they went on to the finals...and won. what did messy do last night?
Bijubijay
9
it was in Semi final , Messi is yet to play Semi final
semi final is a part of nations league [Crylaugh]
dukbcdik
8
if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
Are you sleeping? Ronaldo played only two matches in the Nations League and scored 3. He was on holidays during the group stages. He was their man in the Euros as well. The 3-3 played against Hungary qualified them to the knockout stages and he managed 2. Wake up bro. Don't speak with jealousy.
Fishyfloppttv
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if Messi is Invisible on Copa then Ronaldo was invisible in Nations League and euro finals
how you gonna compare a whole tournament to the last game (where he got injured lmao)