Football icons: Lionel Messi

Is Lionel Messi the greatest footballer?

Let's take a quick look at some of greatest moments and then let you decide if he's better than Cristiano Ronaldo.

Save the Dream at the Match of Champions

2011 Champions League semi-final v Real Madrid

Messi gave Guardiola’s legendary Barca side the lead in the 76th minute and added a second shortly afterwards with one of his best ever goals.

They would go onto win the competition, beating Manchester United 3-1 in the final.

Five goals v Bayer Leverkusen

These five Champions League goals earned him a rare 10/10 rating from L’Equipe. He became the first player to score five goals in a single Champions League match.

Six Ballon d'Ors

The Argentinian had to cope with being level with Ronaldo for most Ballon d’Or wins until he won his his sixth in December 2019. During the 2018/2019 season, he scored an incredible 51 goals in 50 matches.

Solo goal v Athletic Bilbao in 2015 Copa del Rey final

How good is this goal though? Enough said.

Is he better than Cristiano Ronaldo?

Greater Manchester Football have recently argued that Ronaldo is the best ever. You can read more on that here.

Let's have a look at the stats. Is this the best way to decide? Messi's career goals total currently stands at 683 goals in 810 appearances. Ronado has 674 goals in 896 appearances.

This video takes a look at the best goals from both players. Sit back and enjoy.

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