Out of his last 2️⃣7️⃣ major tournaments
(League, UCL, International) CR's 🇵🇹 lowest rated campaign is Euro 1️⃣6️⃣
(7️⃣.1️⃣ out of 1️⃣0️⃣)

Messi WC14 = 8️⃣.5️⃣2️⃣
Messi Copa 16 = 8️⃣.5️⃣6️⃣

Apparently CR 🇵🇹 "single-handedly" led Portugal to a trophy, but Messi 🇦🇷 "doesnt perform"
Aside from ratings, Messi 🇦🇷 in Copa 16...

✅ Goal/assist every 4️⃣1️⃣ minutes

✅ Goal/assist in 3️⃣ games

✅ Set record for fastest Copa hattrick - 1️⃣9️⃣ min

✅ Directly involved in 6️⃣ knockout stage goals

✅ Performed 1️⃣8️⃣ dribbles

✅ MOTM 3️⃣ in 5️⃣ games

Continued...
Messi 🇦🇷 at WC14..

✅ Scored/assisted in 4️⃣ games

✅ Created most chances - 2️⃣3️⃣

✅ Performed most dribbles at a world cup since '86 - 4️⃣6️⃣

✅ Record for most MOTM performances - 4️⃣

✅ Scored 2️⃣ winning goals

✅ Involved in 6️⃣3️⃣% of ARG goals
These were true GOAT performances.

His penalty miss in Copa final brought the game back to a draw,it certainly didnt lose the game.

But Ronaldo fans never mention 2015 Copa final where Messi was the only Argentine player to score in the shootout.
If his other team mates scored in 2015 or 2016 final shootouts, or Higuain and Palacio took their chances in WC14 he would have 3 trophies.

In no way would that make him a better player, dont be fooled into believing international trophies = great player (see pic for proof)
A great player means great performances & Messi holds the record for:

✅Most motm at a WC
✅Most total WC dribbles
✅ Most Copa America MOTM

Also on the world stage:

✅ World cup golden ball
✅ Copa America golden ball
✅ Copa best young player
✅ Olympic Gold
✅ U20 WC winner
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