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.

EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.