Who among Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has the most non-penalty goals?
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are considered modern-day legends of football. While Ronaldo is Portuguese, Messi is Argentine. Both continue to battle for greatness, including the most goals. However, who among them is the most prolific goal-scorer?
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 "<p>When it comes to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi, the first thing that strikes the mind is modern-day football greats. Next up is their battle for greatness, as both are undoubtedly the most exquisite footballers on the planet.</p>")
<p>When it comes to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi, the first thing that strikes the mind is modern-day football greats. Next up is their battle for greatness, as both are undoubtedly the most exquisite footballers on the planet.</p>
When it comes to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi, the first thing that strikes the mind is modern-day football greats. Next up is their battle for greatness, as both are undoubtedly the most exquisite footballers on the planet.
<p>Both are famous for their prolific gameplay skills and goal-scoring abilities. While Ronaldo leads Messi interns of career goals, the one thing that has made some fans wonder as to who has scored the most non-penalty goals.</p>
Both are famous for their prolific gameplay skills and goal-scoring abilities. While Ronaldo leads Messi interns of career goals, the one thing that has made some fans wonder as to who has scored the most non-penalty goals.
<p>According to an analysis, Messi has scored 636 goals without penalty, a feat that he achieved during Barcelona's 6-1 win over Real Sociedad, during which Messi scored a brace. As a result, he has now surpassed Ronaldo, who has scored 635 non-penalty goals.</p>
According to an analysis, Messi has scored 636 goals without penalty, a feat that he achieved during Barcelona's 6-1 win over Real Sociedad, during which Messi scored a brace. As a result, he has now surpassed Ronaldo, who has scored 635 non-penalty goals.
<p>Interestingly, Messi is also the fastest to the same. While Ronaldo has done so by playing more than 800 games, Messi has attained the feat in 144 games less, according to <em>MessivRonaldo</em>.</p>
Interestingly, Messi is also the fastest to the same. While Ronaldo has done so by playing more than 800 games, Messi has attained the feat in 144 games less, according to MessivRonaldo.
<p>Meanwhile, Ronaldo leads Messi on the international stage for the same. While the Portuguese has scored 91 non-penalty goals, the Argentine has netted 51.</p>
Meanwhile, Ronaldo leads Messi on the international stage for the same. While the Portuguese has scored 91 non-penalty goals, the Argentine has netted 51.
<p>Also, Ronaldo leads in the UEFA Champions League. He has 116 non-penalty goals in the tournament, while Messi has 104.</p>
Also, Ronaldo leads in the UEFA Champions League. He has 116 non-penalty goals in the tournament, while Messi has 104.
