Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing 1,000 goals, but CM Punk thinks Lionel Messi is better.
On a recent podcast, Punk gave his verdict on the two football legends.

What happened?

CM Punk, a WWE superstar and football fan, spoke on The Late Run Podcast.
He compared Messi and Ronaldo, saying Messi is better.

Why it matters for Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is closing in on 1,000 goals, a milestone no player has achieved.
But Punk thinks Messi's World Cup win and playmaking abilities make him better.

What comes next?

Ronaldo has one last shot at winning the World Cup this year.
He recently scored two goals against Uzbekistan for Portugal.

Ronaldo and Messi are widely regarded as the two greatest football players of all time.
Their debate has dominated football for almost 20 years.

CM Punk, also known as The Second City Saint, is a big fan of Scottish team Celtic.
He knows a thing or two about football, despite his main passions being ice hockey and wrestling.

Punk was asked to compare Messi and Ronaldo.
He said, "I mean comparatively speaking, I grew up in the era of the Bulls in Chicago, two Three-peats."

Ronaldo has won numerous awards and broken many records.
But Punk thinks Messi's majestic style and playmaking abilities make him better.

The debate between Messi and Ronaldo will continue.
Both players have achieved incredible things in their careers.

Ronaldo's fans will be hoping he can win the World Cup this year.
It would be a major achievement for the Portuguese player.

Messi has won more Ballons d'Or than Ronaldo.
He is also a World Cup winner, which gives him an edge over Ronaldo.

The football world will be watching Ronaldo and Messi closely.
Both players are still performing at a high level, despite their age.

Ronaldo's recent goals against Uzbekistan show he is still a force to be reckoned with.
He will be hoping to carry this form into the World Cup.

The World Cup is a major tournament, and Ronaldo will be eager to win it.
It would be a perfect way to cap off his career.

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the greatest players ever.
Their debate will continue, with fans arguing over who is better.

Punk's verdict on Messi and Ronaldo is just one opinion.
But it shows how highly regarded both players are in the football world.

The football world will be watching Ronaldo and Messi closely.
Both players are still performing at a high level, and their debate will continue.

Ronaldo's fans will be hoping he can win the World Cup this year.
It would be a major achievement for the Portuguese player, and would give him an edge over Messi.

The debate between Messi and Ronaldo is ongoing.
Both players have achieved incredible things in their careers, and their fans will continue to argue over who is better.

Ronaldo is nearing 1,000 goals, a milestone no player has achieved.
But Punk thinks Messi's World Cup win and playmaking abilities make him better, as of now.