Rafal OleksiewiczCristiano Ronaldo has been instrumental in Portugal's international success, holding the record for most goals scored for the national team. Messi’s injury, sustained during Inter ...

Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi — who is nearly three years younger — can still catch Ronaldo for both records, if he plays on through to the 2026 World Cup and perhaps beyond.

Omar Vega & Rafal Oleksiewicz/Getty ImagesLionel Messi (L) of Argentina, and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal. After his departure from Anderlecht in Belgium, Denmark appointed Riemer as their new ...