*Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: All Trophies and Awards Compared (2024/2025)*

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is often hailed as the greatest in football history. These two football legends have defined an era, accumulating an array of trophies and individual awards that place them among the greatest athletes of all time. As of 2024/2025, a detailed comparison of their achievements gives us a broader understanding of their incredible careers.

#### *Lionel Messi*
##### Team Trophies:
1. *Domestic League Titles:*
Messi won *10 La Liga titles* with Barcelona during his time in Spain.
After joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021, Messi won *2 Ligue 1 titles* in 2022 and 2023.

2. *Champions League Titles:*
Messi has won the *UEFA Champions League 4 times* with Barcelona (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015).

3. *Domestic Cups:*
With Barcelona, Messi secured *7 Copa del Rey titles* and a number of **Spanish Super Cups**.
At PSG, he also added the *Trophée des Champions* to his collection.

4. *International Success:*
Messi captained Argentina to victory in the **Copa América 2021**, breaking a long international drought.
He won the **FIFA World Cup 2022**, leading Argentina to their third-ever World Cup, and earned the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.

5. *Other International Trophies:*
Messi also won the **Finalissima 2022**, a match between the champions of Europe (Italy) and South America (Argentina).

##### Individual Awards:
1. *Ballon d'Or:*
As of 2024, Messi has won *8 Ballon d'Or titles* (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023), the most in history, further solidifying his status as one of the all-time greats.

2. *Golden Boot:*
Messi has claimed the *European Golden Shoe 6 times* as Europe’s top scorer, a testament to his consistent goal-scoring brilliance.

3. *Best FIFA Men’s Player:*
Messi has won the *FIFA Best Men’s Player* award on multiple occasions, showcasing his dominance on the world stage.

4. *La Liga and Ligue 1 Honors:*
Messi has been awarded *La Liga Best Player* multiple times and continued to earn individual accolades in Ligue 1 with PSG.

#### *Cristiano Ronaldo*
##### Team Trophies:
1. *Domestic League Titles:*
Ronaldo has won league titles in **three different countries**:
*3 Premier League titles* with Manchester United.
*2 La Liga titles* with Real Madrid.
*2 Serie A titles* with Juventus.
Additionally, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United for a second spell before moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

2. *Champions League Titles:*
Ronaldo holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles, having won the tournament **5 times**:
Once with Manchester United (2008).
Four times with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018).

3. *Domestic Cups:*
Ronaldo has won multiple *FA Cups**, **Copa del Rey**, and **Coppa Italia* titles across different leagues.

4. *International Success:*
Ronaldo led Portugal to their first-ever international trophies, winning the *UEFA Euro 2016* and the **UEFA Nations League 2019**.

##### Individual Awards:
1. *Ballon d'Or:*
Ronaldo has won *5 Ballon d'Or titles* (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017), placing him among the most decorated players in football history.

2. *Golden Boot:*
Ronaldo has won the **European Golden Shoe 4 times**, showcasing his remarkable goal-scoring prowess across different leagues.

3. *Best FIFA Men’s Player:*
Ronaldo has won the *FIFA Best Men’s Player* award on multiple occasions, underlining his global impact on the sport.

4. *Top Scorer Records:*
Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in the **UEFA Champions League**, with over 140 goals as of 2024.
He also holds the record for the *most international goals* scored by any player, with more than 130 goals for Portugal.

#### *Overall Comparison (2024/2025):*
1. *Trophies:*
Messi has won slightly more domestic league titles than Ronaldo, particularly with Barcelona in Spain. Ronaldo, however, has proven his versatility by winning league titles in three different countries, which sets him apart in terms of adaptability.

2. *Champions League:*
Ronaldo holds an edge in the Champions League, having won it 5 times compared to Messi's 4 titles. Ronaldo also has more goals in the competition, making him the all-time top scorer.

3. *International Success:*
Messi's crowning achievement came with Argentina's World Cup triumph in 2022, an accolade that many consider essential in the "greatest of all time" debate. Ronaldo, meanwhile, boasts two international trophies with Portugal but has yet to win a World Cup.

4. *Ballon d'Or:*
As of 2024, Messi has won **8 Ballon d'Or titles**, compared to Ronaldo's **5**, giving him the upper hand in individual recognition at the highest level.