Mins per goal or assist - 110.6
So, Messi has been more prolific in at World Cups, averaging a goal or an assist ever 125 minutes compared to Ronaldo s record of 163.8 minutes.
But overall, the Portuguese is the dominant force. Across all major tournaments, Ronaldo boasts a superior average in terms of minutes per goal, minutes per non-penalty goal and minutes per goal or assist.
The Juventus forward has an international trophy at the forefront of his collection as well after helping Portugal win Euro 2016.
Messi is yet to emerge victorious at a major international tournament, having lost in the finals of the 2014 World Cup, 2015 Copa America and 2016 Copa America.
Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo has said he considers Portugal a contender for the EURO 2020 title, but that it is “not worth making promises”.
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the greatest player in the history of international football.
It seems inevitable now that the Portugal superstar will usurp Ali Daei as the most prolific goalscorer in the format as he pushes closer and closer towards the magical tally of 109 strikes.
And given that Ronaldo only needs one more goal to become the Euros record marksmen, it wouldn t be surprising to see the Juventus poacher make even more history before the year is out.
Ronaldo s free-kick devolution
So, it s fair to say that Ronaldo plays rather well when he s wearing the famous red jersey of his nation, but even one of the greatest footballers in history isn t without faults.