Lionel Messi, the Argentine star, has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al Nassr striker, to become the footballer with the most Guinness World Records.
The official Twitter handle of Guinness World Records shared the updated chart of “Most Guinness World Records Titles Achieved By Footballers” on Tuesday, revealing that Messi now holds an impressive 41 records, edging ahead of Ronaldo, who has 40 records to his name.
This groundbreaking feat solidifies Messi’s status as a football legend, and his dominance in the record books is undeniable.
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Football stars on the chart
Following him in the updated list are other prominent players like Robert Lewandowski with nine records, Kylian Mbappe with five, and Neymar with four..
GWR took to Twitter to acknowledge the milestone, stating, “For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles, whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40.”
Reactions: the debate was over last year
Football fans react to the new achievement by Messi, let’s have a look at some of their comments:
@irunnia:Messi also topping this guy in GWR. My GOAT is above the “20 year old in a 39 year old body” merchant
@kojo:guinness ay! the debate was over last year in 🇶🇦 stop disturbing us.
@Desmomd: Debate?? I thought we all agreed Messi is the best since
@Shing:@GWR Well, I guess Messi truly is the king of… record-keeping. 👑📚
@xpetience:Are you guys joking? Lets be serious please. World Cup Trophy 🏆 is not some league competition where any average team like Leicester, West Ham, Newcastle, Brighton or Arsenal can win it or attempt to win it.
One Lionel Messi World Cup 🏆 is equivalent to six Ronaldo’s trophy.
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Cristiano Ronaldo slams Lionel Messi new league
In another news, During Al-Nassr’s pre-season tour, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the media and discussed various topics.
He said that that the Saudi Pro League surpasses the MLS, which comes shortly after Lionel Messi’s introduction as a player for Inter Miami in the MLS.
Messi made the decision to decline contract extensions with PSG and a potential return to Barcelona.
