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In the realm of football, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stand as titans, each setting records that have defined an era of the sport.
This article delves into five extraordinary records held by Lionel Messi that Cristiano Ronaldo may never surpass. These records range from astonishing goal tallies in a single season to unmatched
50 Goals in a Single League Season
Lionel Messi's extraordinary feat of scoring 50 goals in the 2011-12 La Liga season remains a towering benchmark. His goal ratio of 1.35 in 37 games set a new standard for scoring prowess.
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17:55 - 02.12.2023
AI picks Messi above Ronaldo, Maradona and Pele in GOAT debate
Artificial intelligence has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the greatest footballer of all time by ranking the four top legends of the game.
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17:22 - 28.01.2024
Messi is magic — Cristiano Ronaldo heaps praise on long-time rival
Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on his relationship with Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite a close 48 goals in the 2014-15 season, faces a diminishing likelihood of surpassing this milestone, especially considering the advancement of his career
Four Consecutive Ballon d'Or Wins
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Messi's dominance in winning the Ballon d'Or four times in a row from 2009 to 2012 broke Michel Platini's record and set a new bar for individual accolades in football.
Ronaldo, while having won the Ballon d'Or multiple times, has not managed to secure it in four successive years, with his best being two consecutive wins
Most Assists in El Clasico
Messi holds the record for the most assists in the El Clasico fixtures, a testament to his playmaking abilities in addition to his goal-scoring.
With 14 assists, he leads Ronaldo, who has only one assist in these fixtures. It's doubtful that Ronaldo will be able to surpass Messi in this aspect of their rivalry
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Scoring 60+ Goals in Consecutive Seasons
Messi is the only player in history to have scored 60 or more goals in two consecutive seasons (2011-12 and 2012-13).
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Ronaldo, despite his exceptional goal-scoring ability, has not achieved this in back-to-back seasons, making it an increasingly challenging target as he progresses in his career
Most Goals in a Calendar Year
In 2012, Messi scored an astonishing 91 goals, surpassing Gerd Mueller's previous record and setting a high-water mark for goal-scoring in a single year.
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03:19 - 02.08.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 records held by CR7 that Messi can NEVER break
Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as one of the greatest footballers in history and there are some records set by the Portuguese icon that may never be broken.
Ronaldo's closest approach was 69 goals in 2013, indicating the difficulty of reaching Messi's milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi Achievements
As previously reported by Pulse Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo has his own set of remarkable achievements that showcase his football excellence
Ronaldo also holds records for winning league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, and has the most career hat-tricks, surpassing Messi in these areas
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Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have set remarkable records, some of which may remain untouched by the other, highlighting their unique contributions to the sport of football.
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