Lionel Messi scores 60th career hat-trick: How many has Cristiano Ronaldo recorded?
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That information is accurate according to the latest widely reported statistics, which show Cristiano Ronaldo leading his rival Lionel Messi in total career hat-tricks. Here's a breakdown based on those impressive numbers: * Cristiano Ronaldo: 66 career hat-tricks (Club & Country) * Lionel Messi: 60 or 61 career hat-tricks (Club & Country) Ronaldo's slightly higher overall total comes from his consistent ability to score in bursts across multiple leagues (England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia) and for his national team, Portugal. It's a testament to the incredible and sustained goal-scoring prowess of both players that they are so far ahead of every other footballer in this met ric.
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