The football world stood still this week as a viral “Reimagined 2025” analysis suggested Cristiano Ronaldo might finally join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
However, the Portuguese superstar quickly silenced the fantasy by reaffirming his loyalty to Al Nassr and his pursuit of 1,000 career goals.
Speculation reached a fever pitch after a Spanish media report claimed Ronaldo had instructed his agents to secure a move to Florida. Fans envisioned a “Hollywood ending” where the two greatest rivals of all time would share a dressing room.
Former Inter Miami star Brek Shea even fueled the fire, stating, “I think Cristiano Ronaldo would have had a bigger impact on MLS than Lionel Messi” due to his outgoing personality and English skills.
The dream was short-lived. Sources close to the 40-year-old clarified that the rumours originated from a traditional Spanish prank day. Ronaldo himself put the matter to rest while celebrating his recent success in Saudi Arabia.
After winning the Best Middle East Player award, he declared, “My passion is high and I want to continue. It doesn’t matter where I play, whether in the Middle East or Europe.”
While Messi recently led Miami to the 2025 MLS Cup title, Ronaldo remains focused on his record-breaking contract in Riyadh. He confirmed his intent to stay until 2027, telling fans, “Al Nassr forever.”
For now, the “Messi-Ronaldo” partnership remains a beautiful what-if.
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