International Career
Argentina vs Portugal on the world stage
Argentina
Lionel Messi
Goals 125
Assists 66
Caps 205
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Goals 146
Assists 46
Caps 231
Head to Head
International Goals
125
vs
146
Leader LM10
CR7
International Assists
66
Leader vs
46
LM10
CR7
Caps
205
vs
231
Leader LM10
CR7
International Hat-tricks
10
vs
10
LM10
CR7
Tournament Achievements
Messi - Argentina
Winner FIFA World Cup 2022
Winner Copa America 2021
Winner Copa America 2024
Winner Finalissima 2022
Runner-up World Cup 2014
Runner-up Copa America 2007, 2015, 2016
Ronaldo - Portugal
Winner UEFA Euro 2016
Winner UEFA Nations League 2019
Runner-up Euro 2004
Semi-final World Cup 2006
International Career Comparison
| Category | Messi | vs | Ronaldo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Goals | 125 | vs | 146 | Ronaldo 21 goal difference |
| International Assists | 66 | vs | 46 | Messi 20 assist difference |
| International Caps | 205 | vs | 231 | Ronaldo 26 match difference |
| World Cup Goals | 21 | vs | 11 | Messi |
| World Cup Titles | 1 | vs | 0 | Messi |
| Continental Titles | 2 Copa América | vs | 1 Euro + 1 Nations League | Tie |
| Hat-Tricks | 10 | vs | 10 | Tie |
| Minutes Played | 16,910 | vs | 18,427 | Ronaldo |