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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Published 11:17 IST, August 12th 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Which GOAT Has Fared The Most After Leaving Europe?

The debate over Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi is the longest in football history; let's now examine which star has performed better after leaving Europe.

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1/12: Ronaldo has made 64 appearances, starting 63 of those games for Al-Nassr. He has scored an impressive 58 goals during this time so far. / Image: AP

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2/12: In addition, Ronaldo has provided 15 assists for his team. / Image: AP

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3/12: On average, he takes 6.16 shots per 90 minutes, with 2.45 of those shots on target. / Image: X/@AlNassrFC

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4/12: Ronaldo scores an average of 1.19 goals every 90 minutes and records a combined total of 1.57 goals and assists per 90 minutes. / Image: AP

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5/12: For his team, he provides an average of 0.37 assists per 90 minutes. / Image: X/@AlNassrFC_EN

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6/12: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Image: AP

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7/12: Messi has featured in 29 games for Inter Miami, starting 22 of them. / Image: AP

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8/12: He has scored 25 goals, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess for the team. / Image: AP

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9/12: Messi has also demonstrated his playmaking abilities by providing 16 assists to his teammates. / Image: AP

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10/12: On average, he takes 4.92 shots per 90 minutes, with 2.05 shots on target. / Image: AP

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11/12: He scores an average of 0.83 goals every 90 minutes and records a combined total of 1.60 goals and assists per 90 minutes. / Image: AP

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12/12: Additionally, he provides an average of 0.77 assists per 90 minutes. / Image: AP

Updated 11:17 IST, August 12th 2024