Football "gods" Messi and C.Ronaldo did not shine in the national teams (2 VIDEOS) © EuroFootball.com

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are considered the best football players in the world, but they often perform much worse in national teams than in their clubs.

Messi, in particular, receives a lot of criticism - the star rarely impresses the fans of the Argentine national team with his extraordinary talent, even though it has become a daily routine for the Catalans.

The World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia was no exception. It is true that the forward caused problems for the defenders with his runs and passes, but when it was needed the most, the footballer's contribution was lacking. The match unexpectedly ended in a 1-1 draw.

The most expensive player on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo, also has nothing to boast about. In the first leg of the European Championship playoff against Bosnia, the Portuguese played a 0-0 draw, and the leader of Real Madrid resembled his own shadow.

Despite dedication and efforts, C. Ronaldo failed to reveal his true potential.