Who has had the better international career? Messi or Ronaldo?

Peelhead

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True and you can make an argument for some other players


Plus some others


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Pele. Played almost 1400 matches in 80 different countries scoring close to 1300 goals as an attacking midfielder (he was not a number 9). Tremendous athleticism, speed, skill, IQ, artistry and vision. An elite dribbler, an elite passer, an elite finisher, extremely two footed and brilliant in the air despite being only 5'8. The only man to score and assist in 2 World Cup finals. In the first of those finals he was 17 years old.
Johan Cruyff for me - had immaculate ball control, read the game perfectly, embodiment of the concept of total football.

Which I really enjoyed watching and I love the idea of really only the keeper is a specialist - everyone else can take the other's role if need be, first line of defence is from the forwards, first offensive move can be delivered by skilful defenders.

It seemed like the antithesis of the Italian 'catenaccio'.

I mean, he even created the eponymous turn!