Messi and Ronaldo are synonymous with the Copa America and the Euros
If the UEFA Euro has Cristiano Ronaldo (39-Portugal), the CONMEBOL Copa America has Lionel Messi (36-Argentina). Messi and Ronaldo are synonymous with the Copa America and the Euros.
The battle of the egos between these two world stars, which has divided soccer around the world since the beginning of this century, is still ongoing. Just two days apart, the two “gods of the game” made history and showed off their unquenchable old-school passion.
In each of the continental competitions in which they donned the colors of their respective national teams, they made history by setting new records. For Ronaldo, UEFA Euro 2024 (June 14-July 14: local dates below), and for Messi, CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 (June 20-July 14), each took their own historic steps.
Ronaldo was the first to call the ‘General’.
At Euro 2024, he broke the record for most appearances in a tournament. It was his sixth consecutive appearance at the tournament, a streak that stretched from Portugal 2004 to Germany 2024. 토토사이트 It was based on a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Group Stage F on June 18. He also reclaimed the “half of heaven” he had lost to Luka Modric (38-Croatia) three days earlier on the second day of the tournament. Modric, who used the first Group Stage B match against Spain as a stepping stone, has now equaled Ronaldo’s record in five tournaments.
Messi responded with ‘Mungun’. Messi responded with a ‘mongoose’. The opening match of Copa America 2024, he set a new record that will go down in tournament history. In the 2-0 win over Canada in Group Stage A, he broke the record for most appearances in a match. In the opening match, she etched the number 35 deep into the history books (see table).
Messi made his Copa America debut at the 2007 tournament in Venezuela, making his debut in the Group Stage C match against the United States. He started and played 79 minutes. From then until the 2024 tournament in the United States, he was unstoppable. From six games in 2007 to four in 2011 (Argentina), six in 2015 (Chile), five in 2016 (USA), six in 2019 (Brazil), seven in 2021 (Brazil), and one in 2024, he hasn’t stopped playing. In the last edition of the tournament, Messi shared the top spot with Sergio Livingstone (Chile).
With 34 appearances in six tournaments, from 1941 in Chile to 1953 in Peru, Livingstone has held the title of most appearances for 68 years.
Messi puts pressure on Ronaldo with seven assists in seven appearances
Judging by the way he stretched and looked, Messi seems to have a little more energy in his step. That’s because Messi has reached another milestone. His record of assists in every tournament is an even more remarkable feat. A first in Copa America history, of course. From 2007 in Venezuela to 2024 in the United States, Messi has never failed to collect assists in seven consecutive tournaments (according to IFFHS statistics). No other player in the history of any single tournament in the world, including the Copa America, has ever accomplished this feat.
In terms of most appearances in a single tournament, Messi is one step ahead of Ronaldo. Both have added to their tally this year. Messi has played in seven tournaments. Ronaldo, on the other hand, has played in six. Even though the Copa America is a jagged, irregular cycle and relatively short, Messi outperforms Ronaldo on the surface.
When you look at the time frame, 사설 토토사이트 it’s easy to see that it’s all about the cyclicality of the two competitions. Both Messi and Ronaldo have reached the Copa America and Euro stage without skipping a beat. Messi has been playing for 17 years and Ronaldo for 20 years. However, Messi has appeared in the tournament seven times and Ronaldo six times.
The Copa America, which has its origins in the South American soccer championship that was first held in 1916, was renamed in 1975.
From the first to the 11th edition, it was held annually (except for 1918). It suffered a hiatus (1968-1974), and even in this century, the cycle hasn’t been consistent. Even the seven tournaments Messi has played in have a jagged cycle, ranging from one, two, three, and four years. The Euros, on the other hand, has been held 17 times in four-year cycles since its inception in 1960, without missing a single one.
When it comes to the Euros, Ronaldo continues to dominate. In terms of number of competitions, appearances (70), and goals (55), he walks alone. He’s also sixth on the list for most assists (12).
Messi and Ronaldo are a treasure trove of records. Coincidentally, the Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024 will both end on July 14th. I wonder what kind of footprints Messi and Ronaldo will leave behind. Their record-breaking streaks, 토토사이트 추천 which seem to mock the passing of time, are sure to be a source of excitement for soccer fans around the world.