The Ronaldo vs Messi debate has been popular ever since Lionel Messi stepped on to the scene back in 2005. Cristiano Ronaldo had already began creating a buzz for himself before Messi, when he arrived at Manchester United in 2003, and it only seemed natural for everyone to compare the two future prospects. At present, both Ronaldo and Messi continue to compete for prestigious awards and the title for world’s best player.

Lionel Messi was crowned player of the year for the third year in a row after he won the 2012 Ballon d’Or award.