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

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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: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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24 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.