BETA
Chapter 1
The spark of greatness
Chapter 2
The classic era in Spain
Chapter 3
The quest for global glory
Chapter 4
Beyond the pitch
Ch 3 · The quest for global glory
arti Compare career stats and trophies to figure out who deserves the ultimate football crown.
arti After a 1-0 extra time loss to Germany in 2014 and consecutive Copa America defeats, Lionel Messi briefly quit the national team.
Glossary
world cup (noun)
A global association football tournament held every four years to determine the world champion national team. Lionel Messi secured this elusive trophy with Argentina on December 18, 2022, in Qatar.
A global association football tournament held every four years to determine the world champion national team. Lionel Messi secured this elusive trophy with Argentina on December 18, 2022, in Qatar.
arti He guided teammates alongside manager Fernando Santos during the 1-0 victory in Paris
Fun Fact
Ronaldo's coaching moment: After getting injured in the Euro 2016 final, Cristiano Ronaldo shouted instructions alongside his manager.
Quiz
Ronaldo holds the record for most international goals in men's football. Whose record of 109 goals did he break?
Quiz
In which year did Cristiano Ronaldo win his first major international trophy, the European Championship?