Lionel Messi has led Barcelona to 19 major trophies during his time at the club with Cristiano Ronaldo enjoying similar success across Europe. The pair have scored over 1000 club goals between them, and their domestic tallies are currently exactly level at 597 goals. Ronaldo has managed his goals in 796 games in club football, Messi’s record is slightly better - 597 goals in 679 fixtures. Brazilian hero Rivaldo has now claimed that Messi should lift the Ballon d’Or again this season, even if Barcelona fail to win the Champions League. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on the Ballon d'Or to Luka Modric last yearPele's record has stood since he left Santos in 1974

Source: Express April 19, 2019 13:52 UTC