They have driven each other to crazy heights for 15 years. Now Messi and Ronaldo are on different continents but still vying to be the best
The historic Barca-Real animosity was hardly requiring animation, given its roots in national identity and politics as well as sport, but Messi and Ronaldo – along with coaches Pep Guardiola and then Jose Mourinho – gave it new momentum, glory and acid.
Paul Widdop heard what Ronaldo had to say about MLS, and thought, “interesting, but also something bigger”. “In Saudi Arabia, there’s a need to legitimise the league, to brand it. Once you gain awareness, you can start to drive more commercial aspects.”At the micro level, Messi bending in a 20-yard match-winning free kick will improve Inter Miami. Ronaldo scored 14 times in 16 appearances for Al Nassr last season, and starts again when their 2023-24 campaign begins in a month’s time.
“It doesn’t really matter whether I agree or disagree ,” Garber said. “I think the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo is talking about Major League Soccer is good, because the league has been working to be part of the global conversation amongst the most important players in the game. I think it’s kind of pretty cool. I’m glad that Cristiano is paying attention to Major League Soccer. Maybe we’ll play Al Nassr in our All-Star Game one of these days, or meet them in the Club World Cup.
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