Messi surpasses Ronaldo's scoring record in top stats

According to Spanish newspaper AS, Messi has surpassed Ronaldo in terms of non-penalty goals, specifically 764 goals compared to 763 goals. The Argentine player has scored in 167 fewer matches than his Portuguese rival.

Messi still shows "football magic" at age 38

Messi continues to dazzle American fans with his consistent scoring form and magical playing skills. The Argentine has scored 12 goals and 7 assists in just 7 recent MLS matches. Notably, 6 of those matches have included a brace. He also won the best player award for the 5th time this season, a total of 11 titles in the last 2 years.

At the age of 38, Messi plays better and more energetically, surprising everyone - Photo: Reuters

Messi's goals all come from superb and smooth coordination with familiar teammates such as Busquets, Suarez and Jordi Alba, just like when they played for Barcelona at their peak. In addition, direct free kicks, a trademark of Messi, are considered to have a very high probability of success, no less than a penalty.

Thanks to that, Messi has now surpassed Ronaldo in total goals without penalties, with 764 goals compared to 763 goals. The goals that helped Messi surpass Ronaldo were scored in the match where Inter Miami defeated New York Red Bulls with a score of 5-1 in the MLS on July 20.

Although Messi is only one goal ahead of his rival, he has a statistic that underlines his brilliance. Messi has scored 764 non-penalty goals in just 1,114 games. Ronaldo, meanwhile, has 763 in 1,281 games – a staggering difference of 167 games, highlighting the Argentine World Cup winner's efficiency and consistency, AS notes.

"Of course, this rivalry is not over yet. Ronaldo continues to score regularly for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia and will certainly be keen to regain his advantage. However, this particular achievement - goals scored from open play or without penalties - adds a new chapter to their legendary rivalry, a rivalry that remains fierce despite both players being well into their 30s," AS said.

Ronaldo currently holds all the power at Al Nassr, choosing the coach and players for the team - Photo: Reuters

Ronaldo still leads with a total of 938 goals (including penalties) in 1,281 matches. Meanwhile, Messi, including penalties, currently has 874 goals in 1,114 matches. In his career, Messi has scored 110 goals from penalties in 141 attempts. While Ronaldo has scored 175 goals from penalties in 208 attempts, according to page 433 .

However, since the 2022 World Cup, Messi has only taken two more penalties and scored both times. The other times, he let his teammates take them. Meanwhile, at Al Nassr or the Portuguese national team, most of the penalties were taken by Ronaldo. Since the 2022 World Cup, the 40-year-old Portuguese player has taken 33 penalties and scored 29 goals, according to page 433 .

Ronaldo is in the pre-season preparation phase for the new 2025-2026 season in Saudi Arabia, while Messi is in the middle of the season in the United States. The goal race of these two players is still quietly taking place under the watch of the world 's fans, despite them entering the final stage of their careers. The end point may have to come at the 2026 World Cup.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-vuot-ky-luc-ghi-ban-cua-ronaldo-ve-so-lieu-thong-ke-hang-dau-185250721103816152.htm