When it comes to discipline on the pitch, there is no comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Who has the most red cards between Messi and Ronaldo?
Ronaldo received his marching orders for elbowing an opponent in Al Nassr’s 2-1 loss to Al Hilal.
His sending off vs Al Hilal puts him on the spotlight once again this season, highlighting the striker’s on-pitch disciplinary issues. The 39 year old has been in the headlines a few times this season for all sorts of unpleasant things.
This latest incident, the red, marks the fourteenth time Ronaldo has been sent off in his career. Ronaldo responded furiously at the referee and seemed punched him with the ball.
How Ronaldo compares with Messi in the red card department
Ronaldo’s disciplinary issues have been a cause for concern in the past but Messi on the other hand rarely loses it.
The two football superstars are known for their competitive nature and sometimes let their emotions get the better of them. So, who has the most red cards between Messi and Ronaldo?
In July 2019, Messi received his marching orders in Argentina’s Copa America third-place play-off against Chile.
It markes his first red card in 14 years, his very first coming in 2005, on his Argentina debut at 18 years old.
In total, Messi has only seen three reds in his career, while Ronaldo has a total of 14 red cards.
Despite their differences in disciplinary records, both Messi and Ronaldo are undeniably talented players. They have amassed numerous accolades and continue to produce amazing displays.
Ronaldo Nets Back to Back Free Kick Goals and Hat Tricks
The Al-Nassr star recently scored back-to-back free kick goals and hat tricks. He is showing he still has it despite being 39 years old.
Ronaldo has now notched an impressive 63 free kick goals, two shy of Messi’s 65. Additionally, Ronaldo has recorded a total of 65 hat tricks in his career, exceeding Messi’s 57.
