Goals · 2016
2016: 59 vs 55.
In 2016, Lionel Messi scored 59 goals to Cristiano Ronaldo's 55 — a margin of 4 in Messi's favour.
What happened in 2016
Ronaldo · 2016-07-10
Euro 2016 winner
Portugal beat France 1–0 in the Euro 2016 final in Paris. Ronaldo is forced off injured in the first half.
Frequently asked
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in 2016?+
Lionel Messi scored 59 goals in the 2016 calendar year, playing for Barcelona and Argentina. That is his 4th-highest scoring year on record.
How many goals did Cristiano Ronaldo score in 2016?+
Cristiano Ronaldo scored 55 goals in the 2016 calendar year, playing for Real Madrid and Portugal. That is his 6th-highest scoring year on record.
Who scored more goals in 2016, Messi or Ronaldo?+
Lionel Messi, by 4 goals (59 to 55). Between them they scored 114 goals in 2016.
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