Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi has won 8 Ballon d'Or awards to Ronaldo's 5, and holds the record for most FIFA World Cup goals in a single tournament (7 in 2022). Ronaldo has scored 890+ career goals across all competitions, surpassing Messi's 820+, but Messi's overall trophy count and consistency across different leagues gives him a statistical edge.