Messi won the World Cup last season. He is the epitome of the beautiful game. In an era of incredible athleticism, nutrition, and technology FC 24 Coins, how is it that a 5’7” Argentinian remains untouchable? His powers may be waning, but for anyone who watches Messi grace a football pitch, it remains a joy to behold.
Is this enormous ratings gap right call though? At the risk of provoking our fans from across the pond, is the MLS a better competition than the Saudi Pro League? While Messi has set the MLS alight, he is supported by his former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
In contrast, Ronaldo has paved the way for the likes of Sadio Mane, Neymar, and Karim Benzema to create a sort of strange hybrid super league. His on-field success is clear to see too. No one expected him to struggle, but a goal per game in the league is still an excellent return for the 38-year-old.
In reality, the successes of both men at this stage of their careers are pretty irrelevant. This is by no means an admission that one is better than the other though. If we take Ronaldo’s 90 OVR in FC 24 following that successful personal season, then Messi’s alleged 90 rating in FC 24 is perfectly justified.
One thing Messi has in his favour, other than the World Cup trophy, is his timing. Messi left Europe having scored 16 goals in Ligue 1. Compare that to the meagre one goal CR7 had before his unruly departure from Man Utd, and there is a clear difference.
More that one player chose a time to leave while still among Europe’s elite. Just months earlier, Ronaldo had finished a Premier League season having scored 18 goals in a United team that was average at best Buy eafc 24 coins cheap. Leaving at that stage may have avoided the bitter taste that followed.
