Football Icons Ronaldo and Messi Still Dazzling at Nearly 40
As the race for the title of football’s GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) rages on, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue to defy the odds, scoring goals at an astounding rate well into their late 30s.
Messi, now 37, achieved his lifelong dream of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina in Qatar, cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, who recently turned 39, has signed a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, where he continues to add to his incredible goalscoring feats.
“The two legends have now surpassed the legendary Josef Bican to occupy the top two spots on the list of the highest goalscorers in football history.”
Ronaldo currently leads the way with an astonishing 893 goals in 1,224 games, while Messi has found the net 840 times in 1,069 appearances.
Top 10 Highest Goalscorers of All Time
Other notable entries in the top 10 highest goalscorers of all time include:
- Brazilian journeyman Tulio Maravilha (575 goals)
- German great Uwe Seeler (575+ goals)
- Hungary’s Ferenc Deak (576+ goals)
- German icon Gerd Muller (734 goals)
- Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas (746+ goals)
- Brazilian superstar Pele (757 goals)
As the Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup loom, football enthusiasts eagerly await to see if Ronaldo and Messi can further cement their legacies and potentially add more silverware to their illustrious careers. The debate over who is the true GOAT of the sport continues to rage on, with both players still proving their worth at the highest level.
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