Messi Overtakes Ronaldo As Footballer With Most Guinness World Records

Lionel Messi, the world-famous Argentine football legend, has edged his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi has surpassed Ronado, the Al Nassr striker, as the footballer with the most Guinness World Records.

The record body shared the updated chart of Most Guinness World Records Titles Achieved By Footballers via their official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

In the new update, Messi now has 41 records; one ahead of second-placed Ronaldo with 40 records.

Robert Lewandowski (9), Kylian Mbappe (5) and Neymar (4) complete the top five.

GWR tweeted, “For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo

“Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40.”

For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo 👀

Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40... pic.twitter.com/rrXt10puFF

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) August 1, 2023