BallTalk TV: Can Ronaldo eclipse Messi and get his hands on an international trophy?

If Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to victory in the final of Euro 2016, will his career have been more successful than rival Lionel Messi, asks Robert McNamara

CRISTIANO Ronaldo came close to winning the European Championships in 2004 when home nation Portugal surprisingly lost to Greece.

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo's arch nemesis according to the media at least, was still to make his Argentina debut at that stage and his since been through three Copa America finals and one World Cup final - all of which were lost.