The debate over Messi and Ronaldo’s status as the greatest of all time (GOAT) has become one of the most contentious in sports. With Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia and Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, their rivalry in elite football appears to be fading. Despite this, Mendes believes Ronaldo joining Inter Miami could provide a fitting conclusion, allowing the two icons to “finish their careers together.”
Speaking to BoyleSports, Mendes expressed, “If Cristiano Ronaldo joined Inter Miami it would be amazing for the fans and incredible for football in America. It would mean that the two best players in the history and future of football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would finish their careers together which would be a dream come true. However, I can’t see it happening. It would be very difficult.”
Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the sport in the 21st century, amassing a combined total of 13 Ballon d’Or awards, nine Champions League titles, and an impressive 76 trophies. Their collective goal tally stands at 1732 goals, excluding friendlies.
While the prospect of them finishing their careers side by side seems remote, fans can still cherish the hope of witnessing these legends play together before they retire. Looking ahead, Ronaldo recently experienced defeat against France in the Euro quarter-finals and is unlikely to feature prominently for Portugal in future major tournaments. Meanwhile, Messi aims to secure his fourth title with Argentina, currently competing in the Copa America and set to face Canada in the semi-finals on July 10.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Nassr performance and stats
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 12 times for 1034 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 12 goals for Inter Miami. He procured 10 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami lost 6-1 against Cincinnati.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 1st in the Major League Soccer with 27 points.
In the last 23 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Inter Miami lost 6-1 against Cincinnati.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 20.