Argentina met Chile in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, CONMEBOL, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal and handed Argentina an early lead via a penalty in the 24th minute. However, it was Alexis Sanchez’s goal in the 36th minute that made Argentina settle for a draw. Following the game, fans were quick to draw a comparison between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo once again. Argentina 1-1 Chile Goal Video Highlights, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL: Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez Net Goals in Drawn Contest.
The Messi vs Ronaldo debate has been going for years with fans divided over who is the best. After Messi’s penalty goal, some of the fans felt Ronaldo was better striker than Messi in internationals. Meanwhile, we found some post-game reactions on Twitter and here are few: Cristiano Ronaldo Prepares for Spain vs Portugal Euro 2020 Friendly Football Match (See Pics).
Ronaldo vs Messi
Here is why Cristiano Ronaldo is clearly the best player in International stage.
Goals WITHOUT penalties:
Cristiano Ronaldo (94)
Lionel Messi (54) pic.twitter.com/71yTlgcaF6
— Albanus10 (@Albanus_10) June 4, 2021
Overrated?
Cristiano Ronaldo is still the best footballer on earth. Messi is overrated, the Polish boy,Robert Lewandowski certainly will succeed @Cristiano
— VanreyNewAfrica™ (@VVanrey) June 4, 2021
Difference
Why is my Idol different from Ronaldo 😭. He can't score goals against top teams.
Nicaragua man😭 pic.twitter.com/SpEh3uAUhf
— Honest Messi Fan (@honestmessifan0) June 4, 2021
Stats, Stats!!!
Cristiano Ronaldo has 14 goals in tournaments against top 20 FIFA ranking teams, While his rival Lionel Messi has 0 goals against them.
Clutch. pic.twitter.com/nsYBoUSv1z
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) June 4, 2021
Neutral!
I love both Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi they are both the world's most respected and best players I love them
— Tseliso Mosolodi (@Tselisomosolod3) June 4, 2021
Both Messi and Ronaldo are currently on the national duty. After Chile Argentina will face Colombia next on June 09 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, CONMEBOL. Portugal, on the other hand, will be up against Spain in the Euro 2020 friendly on June 04.
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