Top 15 Pictures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Their commitment to the national cause (esp. Messi) is often questioned, but both these players play their heart when in their national colours. Both Portugal and Argentina are immensely lucky to have them.

The two proud captains shake hands

Messi attempts to get away from Ronaldo – the two are so evenly matched!

The two have shared many a memorable Classico

No one quite defines Real Madrid like Ronaldo. No on quite does that for Barca like Messi

From the latest Classico - it finished without a winner; just like the debate amongst the two sets of fans