This time the Portuguese won, the aspect in which Cristiano surpasses Messi

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has long been over. In fact, both players spoke in public and expressed it that way. That confrontation, which lasted more than a decade, came to an end when both left the European continent to go to Saudi Arabia (Al Hilal) and the MLS (Inter Miami). However, it is impossible for fans not to talk about it about different things in which they can be compared.

In the last few hours it was known that for the first time in a long time the Portuguese star won in one aspect against the Argentine star, who had been beating him in everything and leaving those who wanted to compare them almost to ridicule. However, there is one area in which the 38-year-old forward is a step above Leo. And no, it is not about the number of goals (858 to 819), which positions CR7 as the top scorer in the history of world football.

The aspect in which Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi is nothing less than the income they have in a year. Forbes magazine published a report of the footballers who earn the most worldwide between salary and different contracts and brands (those that are in their name and declared before the competent bodies). In that sense, the Portuguese is one step above the Argentine star and a lot has to do with the fortune they pay in Saudi Arabia.

The surprising difference between Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi

According to the site mentioned above, Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses the Argentine in annual income. The Portuguese earns 260 million dollars per season. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is winning 135 green sticks. Yes, CR7 receives almost double what Leo gets in each season, a truly big difference despite the fact that the Rosario genius has long demonstrated that he is one step above the Portuguese.