Ronaldo's legs worth double Messi's

The latest study comes from 'Acierto', a leading firm in the health insurance comparison business. According to their research, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo's legs are worth double those of Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

The study looked at the impact that an injury to either player would have on their respective sides, both form a sporting viewpoint and an economic standpoint and concluded that the Portuguese's legs are by far the more valuable.

Real Madrid have insured Ronaldo's legs for a huge €100m, meaning that is the sum 'Los Blancos' would pocket if the 32-year-old were to be struck down by a career-ending injury. That total is double Messi's policy of €50m, though both policies show the importance of the two players to their respective clubs.

It is worth noting that the valuation of these policies takes into account previous injuries, position on the pitch, games played, age and other factors such as lifestyle.