Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? The debate was always absurd (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals, surpassing previous benchmarks and highlighting his sustained excellence compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.

• Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals
• Messi's performance in the tournament has surpassed expectations and historical benchmarks
• Comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo highlights Messi's sustained excellence