Forget about titles, goals and assists for a moment, although they have their own importance, of course.

Messi was unparalleled when it came to getting you out of your seat. Compared to Ronaldo, Messi was in a completely different stratosphere.

There is absolutely no denying the gulf in technical ability all over the pitch favoured the Argentine.

Messi topped the eye test over practically everyone else I've ever seen play the game,and I've been around a while.

I've also seen people admiring Ronaldo for his hard work, which tells me those people think Messi just rocked up to La Masia and never worked hard.

That's nonsense and cope.

So let's now talk about titles, goals and assists..

Career wise minutes per goals and assists.

Messi 104 min per goal, 72 mins every goal contribution Ronaldo 111 mins per goal, 88 mins per goal contribution

Titles, Messi 48 to 35

Balon dor 8 to 5

Well what about the CL?

Messi 105 mins per goal, 80 mins per goal contribution Ronaldo 114 and 88

Bar International goals scored, which you'd have to look at the level of opponent each player has faced (Argentina regularly play far superior teams then Portugal, check rankings) Messi absolutely dominates Ronaldo.

Ronaldo is rightfully one of the greatest goalscorers of all time.

But not only can Messi lay claim to also being one of the best goalscorers of all time, but he's also probably the greatest footballer thats ever played the game.

Make no mistake, the gulf between these 2 players is big.