Messi vs Ronaldo since moving to PSG and Manchester United

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo – footballs most hotly debated topic is back and more interesting then ever before in 2022 with the latest chapter revealing surprising stats!

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Messi vs Ronaldo… a debate as old as their legendary careers.

Whether you are playing football in your childhood, a veteran pundit or a fan in pub, this topic will have come up several times over the years.

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WHERE THE FAMOUS DEBATE BEGAN

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It all started 13 years ago when Ronaldo signed to Spanish giants Real Madrid. In the same year, Messi announced himself on the scene with rivals Barcelona, winning the first of six Ballon d’or. fast forward to 2022 and things are very different…

Ronaldo returned to the club where he made a name for himself. However, he has had a much tougher time at Manchester United this time around. The same can be said for Messi at PSG. Both players still have impressive stats but not quite the incredible numbers we are used to. Here is the latest chapter in the Messi vs Ronaldo debate in 2022…

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MESSI VS RONALDO – SINCE PSG AND MANCHESTER UNITED MOVES

Messi has played 23 times for PSG, scoring 7 goals and registering 10 assists for the French giants.

That brings his goal contributions to a total of 17 in his 23 appearances, according to messivsronaldo.

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Ronaldo has featured 31 times for United since returning to Old Trafford, according to the same publication.

During this time he has scored 15 goals and assisted 3 – with a total of 18 goal contributions.

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So what does this mean for the Messi vs Ronaldo debate?

As it stands, Messi is dominating Ronaldo in the assists category while Ronaldo is dominating Messi with goals. One thing is clear, these two players are still extremely talented well into their 30’s. Messi has only started to find his feet in Paris in recent months and is currently the second top assister in Europe.

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Ronaldo has had a very tough time with the Red Devils of Manchester but class is permanent and he will return to his best soon. All the drama at the club hasn’t helped much either. Since his arrival there has been a coaching change and his teammate was arrested.

A decisive part of this debate will be which goat has the biggest influence in the UEFA Champions League.

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The tournament that these two have dominated. So far so good, PSG have one foot in the door of the quarter finals and United have an away goal heading into their game against Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford.

Messi vs Ronaldo in 2022, who’s got your vote?

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