Argentinian Lionel Messi has enhanced his international career and title journey after winning the 2024 Copa América with his national team. Messi has increased his title count to 45, while his international journey is approaching its end. Meanwhile, the Portuguese national team, failing to secure a new European title and only reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, leaves Cristiano Ronaldo with a total of 33 titles. Messi surpasses his traditional rival Ronaldo by a margin of 12 titles.
Ronaldo intends to continue playing until the 2026 World Cup, hoping for a final international participation with his national team; however, the path to the World Cup does not present many titles and tournaments for Ronaldo to match Messi's record. Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet tasted local success with his team Al Nassr, achieving only the title of the Arab Club Championship. It is notable that Lionel Messi has 8 Ballon d'Or awards, while Ronaldo's tally stands at 5.
