Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo with another record
Lionel Messi continues to break records and he has once again surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has impacted MLS massively. The Argentinian is the greatest star to ever grace the league and the numbers are proving it.
Match day incoming ⏭️
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 1, 2023
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Messi vs Cristiano
Messi managed to score his first goals for Inter Miami and this led him to continue breaking records. However, on Tuesday, August 1, he managed to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo by one more record.
Messi and Cristiano continue to be the great debate in world football. Since the two formed their rivalry at Barcelona and Real Madrid, people never tired of discussing who is the best in the world.
Messi's new record
There is one record that you are unlikely to see in the statistical books. According to Guinness World Records, Messi holds the most records with 41, thus surpassing the current Al Nassr player,with 40.
For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo 👀
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) August 1, 2023
Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40... pic.twitter.com/rrXt10puFF
Messi’s records
The 2022 World Cup winner achieved the record in Inter Miami’s 4-0 rout of Atlanta United. His second goal reportedly became the most-watched live event in the history of the United States, with 3.4 billion online views.
Messi’s other records include the most goals in a Champions League match (5 against Bayer Leverkusen), the most World Cup appearances (26), and the most goals in a calendar year (86).