5 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi

#2 International success

Ronaldo’s legacy as Portugal’s greatest footballer was sealed with the Euro 2016 triumph

Lionel Messi might have won every club trophy there is to win, but if there is one trophy lacking in his stellar CV, it is a trophy with Argentina. The Barcelona superstar has come heartbreakingly close with Argentina on multiple occasions, but he has yet to lay his hands on a trophy while playing with the Albiceleste.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career also mirrored Messi’s career until this summer’s Euro 2016 where Portugal famously beat hosts France to secure a memorable victory. Although Ronaldo himself was injured in the final, he played a crucial role in guiding Portugal to the title clash and was an inspirational leader right through the tournament.

The greatest players are always capable of raising their game and even inspiring a mediocre team to success, and Ronaldo with the Euro 2016 triumph has firmly cemented his legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats.

Until Messi manages to win a trophy with the talented Argentina side, Ronaldo will always hold an edge over him in any debate.