By Luke Augustus for MailOnline
Published: 12:02 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 12:02 BST, 10 June 2019
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Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. The never-ending debate.
The best two players of their generation have both claimed some international recognition this weekend but to differing heights.
Messi was part of the Argentina squad that won the Copa San Juan for beating Nicaragua.
Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo both held trophies with their national teams last week
Messi guided Argentina to the Copa San Juan for beating Nicaragua 5-1 on Saturday night
Meanwhile, Ronaldo led Portugal to glory in the inaugural Nations League on Sunday night
Meanwhile, Ronaldo captained Portugal to Nations League glory with victory over Holland.
While both achieved silverware - Ronaldo's feat carries more weight as that is an official tournament.
Portugal emerged victorious 1-0 on Sunday night to become the inaugural Nations League champions.
Goncalo Guedes' goal on 60 minutes proved the decisive strike as Fernando Santos' side won the UEFA tournament on home soil.
Despite not partaking in the group stages last year, Ronaldo
