Argentine prodigy Lionel Messi has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al Nassr striker, to become the footballer with the most Guinness World Records.

The Guinness World Records organization announced the updated chart of "Most Guinness World Records Titles Achieved By Footballers" via their official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

With the latest update, Messi now holds an impressive 41 records, edging ahead of second-placed Ronaldo, who has 40 records to his name.

Completing the top five are Robert Lewandowski with 9 records, Kylian Mbappe with 5 records, and Neymar with 4 records.

In their tweet, GWR stated, "For now, Messi is clear of Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has 41 @GWR titles whereas Cristiano Ronaldo has 40."

This achievement adds yet another milestone to Messi's already illustrious football career, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players of all time. Fans and football enthusiasts worldwide continue to marvel at the extraordinary talent and records set by these legendary players.

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