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Lionel Messi:

• World Cup Appearances: 5 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
• Achievements:
  • Winner: 2022 (Qatar)
  • Runner-up: 2014 (Brazil)
  • Golden Ball: 2014 (Best Player of the Tournament)
  • Total Goals: 13 (as of 2022)
  • Total Assists: 8 (as of 2022)
  • Key Moments: Messi was instrumental in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, scoring crucial goals and providing key assists throughout the tournament. He also won the Golden Ball in 2014, despite Argentina finishing as runners-up.

Cristiano Ronaldo:

• World Cup Appearances: 5 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
• Achievements:
  • Best Finish: 4th place (2006)
  • Total Goals: 8 (as of 2022)
  • Total Assists: 2 (as of 2022)
  • Key Moments: Ronaldo has had some memorable moments, such as his hat-trick against Spain in 2018, but Portugal has never reached the final during his tenure.

Comparison:

• Titles: Messi won the World Cup in 2022, while Ronaldo has never won the tournament.
• Individual Awards: Messi has a Golden Ball (2014), while Ronaldo has not won any individual awards in the World Cup.
• Impact: Messi has generally had a more significant impact on his team's performance in the World Cup, especially in 2022 when he led Argentina to victory.

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