Interesting similarities between Ronaldo's Euro 2016 and Messi's upcoming Copa America 2019 

#1 The pain of a missed penalty and a poor World Cup campaign

Will scars turn into wounds?

Brazil 2014 was Cristiano Ronaldo's chance to add to his Ballon d'Or collection and also win a major trophy with his country. But he had an abysmal campaign which ended in the group stages. Ronaldo got only one goal and one assist at the World Cup and failed in his dream to lead Portugal to glory.

Coming to Euro 2016, he had to avenge his poor performance in the 2014 World Cup. However, the pain of his missed penalty in UEFA Euro 2004 against Greece still remained. The wounds of Portugal 2004 remained till he heard the final whistle in Stade De France, when finally Ronaldo was successful in winning a trophy with his country.

Lionel Messi's story is similar but more horrific. His agonizing penalty miss against Chile cost Argentina a Copa America title. He was hated in his own country and people called for his death and vandalized his statues. He announced his retirement from International football but took the decision back, being forced by his nation and the 1986 World Cup winning squad.

Dragging his team to Russia, Leo couldn't create any magic in Russia. He finished the World Cup with a goal and two assists to his name.

Now, it is not yet clear if Leo will play for Argentina again but their president Claudia Tapia has assured that their best player will return in 2019. The wounds remain, the pain remains but the will to rectify the mistakes does remain too.

Ronaldo put an end to his international trophy drought in similar circumstances as Lionel Messi. Let us just hope Messi does it too.