Comparative analysis of Messi and Ronaldo s non-penalty goals

In the 5-1 victory over New York Red Bull, Messi scored twice. At the same time, Messi's non-penalty goals and the number of goals scored in 2025 both exceeded that of Ronaldo.

After scoring twice in five consecutive games, Messi was defeated by Cincinnati. However, Messi quickly retrieved his shooting boots. In the match against New York Red Bull, Messi gave assists and indirect assists in the first half.

And in the second half, two wonderful passes from Busquets and Suarez allowed Messi to easily complete the double shot. In the last 7 games of the UEFA 7, Messi completed double shots 6 times, leading the UEFA scorer list with 18 goals.

In his career, Messi scored 874 goals, including 110 penalty kicks. This means that Messi scored 764 non-penalties, surpassing Ronaldo. The Portuguese scored a total of 938 goals, including 175 penalty kicks, and non-penalties scored 763 goals.

At the same time, Messi also scored 24 goals in 2025, 2 goals more than Ronaldo. In 41 games in the 2024-25 season, Ronaldo made only 4 passes and shots, and only gave 4 assists. Messi has made 5 passes and shots in 29 games and has made 8 assists this season.

Ronaldo maintains the world football goal record with 938 goals, but if Messi continues his current state, it is still unknown who will eventually become the historical scorer king with only 64 goals apart.