Messi vs Ronaldo: Who had a more successful career as a manager?

TLDRAfter 20 seasons, Messi has won 12 major trophies compared to Ronaldo's 3. Messi has won the Copa Libertadores, AFC Champions League, Bundesliga, Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League, while Ronaldo has won two Portuguese second division titles and the FA Cup with Arsenal. Messi's teams have consistently performed better in their respective leagues and European competitions.

Key insights

🏆Messi has won 12 major trophies as a manager

🌍Messi has won prestigious trophies like the Copa Libertadores and AFC Champions League

🥇Messi's teams have consistently performed well in their domestic leagues

🏴Ronaldo has struggled to achieve success in European competitions

🏆Ronaldo has won 3 major trophies as a manager

Q&A

What are the major trophies Messi has won?

Messi has won the Copa Libertadores, AFC Champions League, Bundesliga, Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League.

Which major trophies has Ronaldo won?

Ronaldo has won two Portuguese second division titles and the FA Cup with Arsenal.

Which teams have Messi and Ronaldo managed?

Messi has managed Newcastle, Napoli, RB Leipzig, and Liverpool. Ronaldo has managed Valencia, Lens, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

How have Messi's teams performed in their domestic leagues?

Messi's teams have consistently performed well in their domestic leagues, with multiple top-three finishes.

Why has Ronaldo struggled in European competitions?

Ronaldo has struggled in European competitions, with early exits and lack of success compared to Messi.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Messi and Ronaldo are now managing their first professional clubs, New's Old Boys in Argentina and Nasan Al De Madira in Portugal, respectively.

01:36In their first full seasons, Messi's team finishes third in the overall league table, while Ronaldo's team finishes ninth in the table.

04:40Messi leaves New's Old Boys and takes over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, winning the title in his first season.

06:19Ronaldo takes Lens to eighth place in France and later joins Arsenal, winning the FA Cup.

10:21Messi leaves Newcastle to join Napoli and finishes fourth in Serie A.

11:59Messi joins RB Leipzig and finishes second in the Bundesliga.

13:14Messi wins back-to-back Premier League titles with Newcastle and then joins Napoli.

12:26Ronaldo wins the Europa League with Arsenal and finishes seventh in the Premier League.