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The award increasingly favored Messi's playmaking creativity alongside goal-scoring."},{"question":"Who scored more goals: Messi or Ronaldo?","answer":"Ronaldo scored more international goals (128 vs 109). However, Messi scored more goals in club competition. Messi's combined career total (club + international) is approximately 820+ goals vs Ronaldo's 890+ goals, making Ronaldo slightly ahead in total goals. Ronaldo played 3 more years internationally and benefited from consistent penalty-taking duties. The difference is marginal given their 20+ year careers."},{"question":"Who is better at free kicks?","answer":"Ronaldo has a slightly higher free-kick conversion rate (7-8% vs Messi's 6-7%), partly due to his more powerful shot. However, Messi scored memorable free-kicks from difficult angles using curve and placement. Ronaldo's technique emphasizes power and trajectory. 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