Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are definitely playing their last World Cup. But today, after Portugal was knocked out by Morocco in the quarter finals of FIFA World Cup 2022, the dream of Cristiano Ronaldo to lift a FIFA World is broken. Although, Lionel Messi has progressed in the Semi Finals of FIFA World Cup 2022 after Argentina defeated Netherlands in the quarter final.
Has Cristiano Ronaldo Ever won the World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo has never won a FIFA World Cup. He was playing in his last world at the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022. But, in the Quarter Finals Portugal lost to Morocco and are out of this world Cup. Hence, Cristiano Ronaldo now, has no chance of winning it. It was hugely anticipated that Portugal and Argentina may end up in the final of FIFA World Cup 2022, but the surprise exit of Portugal has swept away the dream of billions of football fans across the Globe.
Cristiano Ronaldo Achievements with Portugal
One of the best footballers in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, a football player from Portugal, has won five Ballon d’Or honours in his career, which is the most of any European player. Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is recognised as one of the best players of all time, now holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA Club World Cup, its qualification round, and the UEFA European Championship. Cristiano Ronaldo also holds the record for the highest number of International Goals. He has never won a FIFA World Cup, but Cristiano Ronaldo has also won the EURO 2016.
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Has Lionel Messi Ever won the World Cup?
Lionel Messi, just like Cristiano Ronaldo has never won a FIFA World Cup. But, Lionel Messi led Argentina still has the chance as they are now in the Semi Finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, after defeating Netherlands in the Quarter Finals. Lionel Messi was very close to doing it in 2014, when they had to face defeat at the hands of Germany. Just like Cristiano Ronaldo, this is Lionel Messi’s last World Cup.
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Lionel Messi Achievements with Argentina
Forward and captain of the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional football player. Additionally, Lionel Messi, who is recognised as one of the best players of all time, has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and was selected for the Ballon d’Or Dream Team in 2020. Lionel Messi has also won the Copa America 2021 and 2022 Finalissima with Argentina. Messi is also the record goal scorer for Argentina, and second highest goal scorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo.