"Messi being hyped for goals against Estonia" "Dominating at age 37" - Fans proclaim Cristiano Ronaldo as the 'undisputed GOAT' for his performance against Switzerland

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continued with both players shining in their national colors on June 5. However, many fans chose to go with the Portuguese this time for his performance against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League.

At the time of writing this article, eighth-ranked Portugal were leading 14th-ranked Switzerland by 3-0 at the hour mark. Ronaldo scored the second and third goals and his free-kick led to the first goal.

If they win, Portugal could go top of their group in the Nations League, above the Czech Republic, who are drawing 1-1 with Spain at the same mark. Both nations will be on the same points (four) if the results stay the same, but the Portuguese will have a better goal difference.

Messi, on the other hand, scored five goals in fourth-ranked Argentina's 5-0 rout of 110th-ranked Estonia in an international friendly.

Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Ronaldo's performance, comparing him to Messi or just appreciating him in general. Some even put his performance above Messi's due to the difference in quality between the opposition and the tournament itself.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to provide a spectacle

After more than 13 years of dominance in football with 12 Ballons d'Or shared between them, the legendary duo continue to perform at the highest level.

The Argentine started his rout against Estonia with a penalty in the eighth minute before adding another just on the brink of halftime. He then scored thrice in the second half to complete the scoring for his side.

Meanwhile, Portugal started a bit shakily against Switzerland. Haris Seferovic scored early for the Swiss but his goal was disallowed due to Fabian Schar's handball in the buildup.

Portugal then stepped on the gas and received a free-kick just outside the Switzerland box. Ronaldo took the free-kick and his deflected low shot was saved by Swiss keeper Gregor Kobel. However, William Carvalho was on point to turn it in.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner then scored two goals within four minutes to put his side 3-0 up. He could've had four goals in the first half as he missed two brilliant opportunities.

Needless to say, it has been yet another night where the Portuguese has shown his class alongside the Argentine. The legendary duo continue to shock the world with their immense abilities.

About the author

Aditya has been working as a European football journalist and editor for Sportskeeda for close to 4 years. He boasts a total experience of over 7 years, and always aims to inculcate proper context in his articles, making the most of his prior stints in writing and marketing across a number of different industries over the years. He has also played football at college level for 2 years.

A B.Tech. graduate, Aditya's journey as an ardent football fan began after watching the elegant maestro Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the final. He has been a fan of Tottenham Hotspur's front foot and creative football since 2008 and connect's with the club's underdog status.

Aditya, who is a Sportskeeda 'Long-form Editor of the Month' award winner, is a big admirer of Luka Modric's elegant and hard-working style of play. His favorite manager is Carlo Ancelotti because the Italian allows his players enough freedom in an age where micromanagement is the established norm.

Aditya feels Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala could replicate the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry due to their incredible collective potential. In his free time, he likes to read classical fiction, travel to places, and explore a variety of foods.

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