Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Who’s missed more time with injuries in their career?

Published By: WorldSoccerTalk.com - 4 days ago

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After his latest injury, Lionel Messi returned to the field on Saturday. But has he spent more time sidelined than Cristiano Ronaldo?

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