Ronaldo’s Records Messi Can Surpass After Ex-Man Utd Forward Move To Al-Nassr

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3 years ago

January 8, 2023

Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr, his eternal rival Lionel Messi holds the chance to break three of the Portugal captain’s impressive records in Europe.

Recall that Ronaldo recently joined Al-Nassr, a Saudi Pro League club, after his contract with Man United was terminated by mutual consent.

Ronaldo and Messi have been in a battle for supremacy for over fifteen years.

The duo have pushed each other beyond their limits and have broken many records in the process.

The two Ballon d’Or winners now hold a considerable portion of football records to their names, and no footballer has come close.

However, Ronaldo will no longer be playing in Europe in the next two years after signing a deal with Al-Nassr that would see him remain at the club until 2025.

This has now left Messi, who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, with the opportunity to catch and surpass some of Ronaldo’s records in the near future.

DAILY POST takes a look at some of Ronaldo’s records in Europe that Messi could break or surpass.

– Most assists in the UEFA Champions League:
Ronaldo currently has 41 assists in the Champions League, while Messi has 40.

Messi has the opportunity to surpass Ronaldo this season when Paris Saint-Germain face Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.

The Argentina captain needs just two assists to become the footballer with the most assists in the history of the Champions League.

– Most goals in Europe:
Ronaldo overtook Messi to become the footballer with the most goals in the top five leagues (EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1) in Europe.

The 37-year-old scored 701 goals during his time with Manchester United, Real Madrid in La Liga, Juventus and Sporting, while Messi just needs two more PSG goals to surpass Ronaldo.

– Most goals in the UEFA Champions League:
Messi will find it hard to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal tally in the Champions League this season.

The former Barcelona captain needs to score twelve more goals to overtake Ronaldo.

AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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1 day ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”