{"id":2950,"date":"2025-07-30T18:26:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/30\/the-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-discussion-continues-after-ea-fc-26-reviews-become-clear\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:26:22","slug":"the-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-discussion-continues-after-ea-fc-26-reviews-become-clear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/30\/the-messi-vs-cristiano-ronaldo-discussion-continues-after-ea-fc-26-reviews-become-clear\/","title":{"rendered":"The Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo discussion continues after EA FC 26 reviews become clear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"capital-letter\">a<\/span>Knowing the leaks from the EA FC 26 beta, Lionel Messi has received an overall rating of 87, while Cristiano Ronaldo is rated at 85.<\/p>\n<p>Both players have been slightly downgraded from their previous ratings, reflecting their age and departure from the European elite league.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">An incredible bird with frog trout will go viral due to its incredible features<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Fans have a variety of reactions<\/h2>\n<p>Social media broke out after the rating was released. Many believe that Messi deserves his reputation for his performance with Intermiami and the Argentina national team. However, others believe Ronaldo is being treated unfairly, and argue that his performance with Al Nasr in the Saudi Arabian professional league justifies equal or better evaluation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Age and performance arguments<\/h2>\n<p>Some communities argue that both players should be assessed by their current performance, not their age. &#8220;They are downgrading their ratings for years, not what they do in court,&#8221; several users commented. However, others accept that age affects overall ratings, especially in simulators that seek to reflect the physical and competitive state of players.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Rating History: Historical Rivals<\/h2>\n<p>Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the covers of FIFA and EA Sports FC for almost 20 years. Both achieved a maximum rating of 94 across multiple editions. In the previous article, Messi had an 88 and a Ronaldo 86. The new edition continues its downward trend, but it has moved Messi a little further and rekindled debate among fans.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Justice or favor?<\/h2>\n<p>Some fans accuse EA Sports of supporting Messi, while others believe the difference between the two is minimal and reflects current reality. &#8220;Messi has even more influence on the game,&#8221; his supporters argue. Meanwhile, Ronaldo&#8217;s followers have requested a review, pointing out that his scoring ability remains intact.<\/p>\n<p>The argument between Messi and Ronaldo appears to be endless, with the EA FC 26 rating simply adding fuel to the fire. Both are at the final stages of their careers, but their impact on football and popular culture remains enormous. And as long as there is a comparison, the world will remain divided between those who like Messi&#8217;s magic and those who admire Ronaldo&#8217;s power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/technology\/gaming\/2025\/07\/30\/688a114d46163fcc6c8b457b.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>aKnowing the leaks from the EA FC 26 beta, Lionel Messi has received an overall rating of 87, while Cristiano Ronaldo is rated at 85. Both players have been slightly downgraded from their previous ratings, reflecting their age and departure from the European elite league. 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