The Guinness World Records (GWR) has recognised Lionel Messi as the footballer with the highest number of GWR.
On its Instagram handle, GWR say Messi now has one more record than his closest and fierce rival Christiano Ronaldo (CR7).
According GWR, Messi now has 41 of its tittles while CR7 has 40.
The two footballers have been at the top of their games for the record over 15 years pushing each other to the pinnacle of their career.
Messi also holds the highest number of Ballon D’or with seven to CR7’s five.
