Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in the 2010-2011 season

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in knockouts of UEFA Euro / Copa America in 2010 and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Explore the epic showdown between Messi and Cristiano: goals, assists, averages, and more. A deep dive into the stats that define their legacy.

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America before turning 30 years old

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in finals of UEFA Euro / Copa America after turning 30 years old

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Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in finals of UEFA Euro / Copa America in 2007 without penalties

Explore the epic showdown between Messi and Cristiano: goals, assists, averages, and more. A deep dive into the stats that define their legacy.

Milestone goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America after turning 30 years old and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Draws generated with goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in 2006 and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in the 2025-2026 season

Draws generated with goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in knockouts of UEFA Euro / Copa America in 2017 and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Draws generated with goals and assists by Messi vs Ronaldo in finals of UEFA Euro / Copa America and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in 2022 without penalties

Draws generated with goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in finals of UEFA Euro / Copa America and many other statistics about the greatest rivalry in football history

Lionel Messi had as of ********** with more than *** goals in international matches, which placed him above Neymar by around *** goals as the all-time top international goal scorer from South America. During the last FIFA World Cup, Messi hit the back of the net ***** times.

Who is next in line for the throne?

At the moment, only Neymar could challenge Messi’s record, not only because the Brazilian is second on the list but also because he is the only other active player among the top eight. Though the task is certainly not easy. Messi has been an active senior player since 2004, while Neymar has an ongoing professional career since 2009.

'La Albiceleste' during Messi’s reign

The World Cup title won by Argentina in ********** is probably one of the most significant trophies for Messi, as it was the only big honor missing from his impressive list. Messi had already taken the Olympic and the Copa América title in 2021 and was also FIFA U-20 World Champion in 2005. However, the Argentine national team with Messi has not only had good times. The position of this South American senior squad in the FIFA World Ranking has fluctuated during his tenure. However, the team managed to finish 2022 in the second spot of the overall ranking.

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in the 2022-2023 season

Explore the epic showdown between Messi and Cristiano: goals, assists, averages, and more. A deep dive into the stats that define their legacy.

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in the group stage of UEFA Euro / Copa America in 2022

Games with more than 3 goals by Messi vs Ronaldo in UEFA Euro and Copa America in the 2016-2017 season