While Cristiano Ronaldo leads an unprecedented rebellion in Saudi Arabian soccer, on the other side of the world David Beckham is closely following every move. A scenario that seemed impossible is beginning to take shape: the possibility of seeing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together on the same team, something that had only been achieved in video games.
Although Cristiano Ronaldo has a valid contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, his future in the Saudi League is in doubt. The Portuguese striker refused to play in the last match as a protest against the Public Investment Fund (PIF) management and the recent signing of Karim Benzema by Al-Hilal, a direct rival in the title race.
Cristiano believes the competition has ceased to be evenly matched, and as a result he is seriously considering leaving Saudi football, a decision that has set off alarm bells in the international market.
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MLS is keeping an eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation
Although his release clause is €50 million, several teams would be willing to negotiate for the 40-year-old striker. In this scenario, Major League Soccer (MLS) emerges as one of the few leagues with the financial capacity to pull off a signing of that magnitude.
According to reports from various media outlets, Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami are the main contenders to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for next season. Both clubs have shown that they don’t hesitate to invest heavily when it comes to signing world-class players.
Inter Miami and the dream of bringing Messi and Cristiano together
The most attractive option, given its global profile, would be Inter Miami, a team co-owned by David Beckham. If it comes to fruition, world soccer would witness a historic event: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo sharing a locker room, an image that would define an era.
Furthermore, the arrival of the Portuguese player at another U.S. club could revive the Messi vs. Cristiano rivalry, one of the greatest in sports history, now on the MLS stage.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is thinking about the 2026 World Cup and scoring 1,000 goals
Despite his veteran status, Cristiano Ronaldo remains clear about his goals. The striker is looking to stay at a high competitive level heading into the 2026 World Cup, where he hopes to fulfilll his dream of becoming world champion with Portugal.
Furthermore, he is determined to reach the milestone of 1,000 professional goals, so retirement, at least for now, doesn’t seem to be in his plans.
