Cristiano Ronaldo has 978 goals and Lionel Messi 927. See how many each needs to reach 1,000 and their career games played.

In his first game after hanging up the Argentina no. 10 jersey, Messi turned playmaker as Inter Miami were held 2-2 by a late ...

Ronaldo may have scored more goals, but international glory has established the Argentinian as the ‘undisputed greatest’ player of all time ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue their goal-scoring rivalry in 2026, with the Argentine ahead in the club-and-country comparison. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue writing ...

The FC Bayern striker reflects on his incredible season. SB Nation Mbappé eyeing his first Ballon d’Or: 'It's a good year for this' Kylian Mbappé believes this could be the year he wins the Ballon ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Soccer's two-decade defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing ...

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are nearing the end of their careers Getty Images It was assumed this summer’s World Cup was the last time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo would both be on ...

After Lionel Messi announced his international retirement, ESPN takes a look at the numbers behind his storied Argentina ...

Lionel Messi played in his last World Cup final in 2026, a match that is now the definitive end of an era for soccer's great 21st-century individual battle. Just over a month later, Messi officially ...