A look at how Messi and Ronaldo's international careers compare

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2026-10-07

London (PA Media/dpa) - Lionel Messi has retired from international football and marked his final game for Argentina with a farewell goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly win against Benin in Buenos Aires. Messi, 39, stands alongside Pele and Diego Maradona as one of football's all-time greats, while of the modern-day players, only Cristiano Ronaldo can compare. The 41-year-old's international future is uncertain after he walked out on Portugal......

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