Messi vs Ronaldo at the Same Age: What the Goal Record Shows
Compare Messi and Ronaldo at the same age using match dates and birthday windows. See why annual output and cumulative career goals differ.
In calendar year 2002, the recorded senior goal totals are Messi 0 and Ronaldo 5. Compare club and international goals, match dates, competitions and sources.
Ronaldo leads this one 5–0 in 2002. Every goal is listed below with the date and competition.
| Competition | Messi | Ronaldo | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Taça de Portugal | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| # | Date | Player | For | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07 Oct 2002 | Ronaldo | Sporting CP | Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| 2 | 07 Oct 2002 | Ronaldo | Sporting CP | Moreirense | Primeira Liga |
| 3 | 26 Oct 2002 | Ronaldo | Sporting CP | Boavista | Primeira Liga |
| 4 | 24 Nov 2002 | Ronaldo | Sporting CP | Estarreja | Taça de Portugal |
| 5 | 18 Dec 2002 | Ronaldo | Sporting CP | FC Oliveira do Hospital | Taça de Portugal |
5 goals listed.
News checked
MLS lists Inter Miami third in the East on 55 points ahead of the 28 October match against Cincinnati. Miami are pursuing second-placed New England and a higher playoff seed.
Official MLS match preview and playoff scenarios
Full report · MLSsoccer.com · match preview published 27 October 2026 at 14:34 UTC; clinching scenarios published at 15:00 UTC
AFP reports that a Portuguese federation spokesperson has confirmed Ronaldo’s inclusion in the preliminary squad for November’s Nations League matches.
FPF spokesperson confirmation reported by AFP · preliminary squad only
Full report · AFP · published 27 October 2026, citing an FPF spokesperson