Messi has 915 goals in 1,162 matches. Both stars are competing in their sixth World Cup as the race toward 1,000 career goals heats up.
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Again for Portugal, Reignites Race for 1,000 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to reach 974 career goals and widen his lead over Lionel Messi in the push toward 1,000.
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