Messi vs Ronaldo: Achievements Quiz

Study Notes

Ballon D'Or Wins

Lionel Messi:
- 7 Ballon d'Or victories (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021).
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- 5 Ballon d'Or victories (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017).

Goal Scoring Records

Lionel Messi:
- All-time top scorer for FC Barcelona (672 goals) before leaving for PSG.
- Top scorer in La Liga history (474 goals).
- Over 800 career goals for club and country (as of October 2023).
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- All-time top scorer in UEFA Champions League history (140+ goals).
- Top scorer for Portugal (over 120 international goals).
- Also surpassed 800 career goals across club and international matches.

Club Championships

Lionel Messi:
- 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona.
- 7 Copa del Rey titles with Barcelona.
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- 3 Premier League titles with Manchester United.
- 2 La Liga titles with Real Madrid.
- 2 Serie A titles with Juventus.
- 5 UEFA Champions League titles (1 with Manchester United, 4 with Real Madrid).

International Titles

Lionel Messi:
- Copa América winner (2021).
- FIFA World Cup winner (2022).
- Olympic gold medal (2008).
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- UEFA European Championship winner (2016).
- UEFA Nations League winner (2019).

Individual Awards and Honors

Lionel Messi:
- FIFA World Player of the Year (2009).
- Multiple Golden Shoes awarded to the top scorer in European leagues.
- The Best FIFA Men's Player (2019, 2022).
Cristiano Ronaldo:
- FIFA World Player of the Year (2008).
- Multiple Golden Shoes.
- The Best FIFA Men's Player (2016, 2017).

This summary encapsulates the major achievements of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting their renowned careers in football.

Ballon d'Or Awards

Lionel Messi holds the record with seven Ballon d'Or wins, the most prestigious individual award in football.
Cristiano Ronaldo follows closely with five Ballon d'Or trophies.

Goal Scoring Records

Messi is the all-time top scorer for Barcelona, having scored over 670 goals for the club.
Messi is also La Liga's all-time top scorer.
Both Messi and Ronaldo have exceeded 800 career goals for club and country.
Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the UEFA Champions League.
Ronaldo is also the top scorer for Portugal, with over 120 international goals.

Club Championships

Messi boasts 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 4 UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
Ronaldo has won 3 Premier League titles with Manchester United, 2 La Liga titles with Real Madrid, 2 Serie A titles with Juventus, and a remarkable 5 UEFA Champions League titles (1 with Manchester United, 4 with Real Madrid).

International Titles

Messi's international success includes a Copa América title, a FIFA World Cup victory, and an Olympic gold medal.
Ronaldo has secured UEFA European Championship and UEFA Nations League titles.

Individual Awards and Honors

Messi has been awarded FIFA World Player of the Year once, and multiple Golden Shoes for top scoring in European leagues.
He has also twice won The Best FIFA Men's Player, in 2019 and 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year, has also won multiple Golden Shoes and The Best FIFA Men's Player twice, in 2016 and 2017.

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Test your knowledge on the incredible football careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This quiz covers their Ballon d'Or wins, goal scoring records, and club championships. See how well you understand the legends of football!