{"id":22023,"date":"2026-01-30T12:56:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-mls-a-scenario-that-could-change-american-soccer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:56:51","slug":"messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-mls-a-scenario-that-could-change-american-soccer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-mls-a-scenario-that-could-change-american-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in MLS: A scenario that could change American soccer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">\u25cb<\/span>One of the greatest rivalries in the history of soccer is Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players in soccer history have faced each other countless times, and both have gone back and forth in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the geniuses are in the twilight of their careers, and with each match they move closer to the end of an era. Amid rumors and dreams, the former Manchester United star has opened the door to a new journey: Cristiano Ronaldo could leave the Saudi Pro League and head to MLS, the same destination chosen by Messi a few seasons ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Champions League superstar chooses Team Ronaldo or Team Messi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Cristiano Ronaldo to MLS? Former Manchester United star makes predictions<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United treble winner Teddy Sheringham has said manager Cristiano Ronaldo could pursue the American dream after his contract with Al Nasr ends.<\/p>\n<p>Cristiano is definitely an example of discipline and constant effort to achieve the goals he sets out to achieve. At 40 years old, he remains one of the best players in the world and his current goal is to win championships with his club and reach 1,000 goals as a player, a historic milestone.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Goal, the former player was asked if he thought Cristiano would continue playing football for a few more years, and Sheringham said he could play in the 2030 World Cup if he wanted to.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote\">\n<p>got it. It&#8217;s all about staying healthy and staying injury free. He has the right size and is like a machine that takes care of itself on the football field. He&#8217;s playing in a league that&#8217;s not that difficult week in and week out. I can see him playing for a few more years. I think he can go until he&#8217;s 44.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote-author\">teddy sheringham<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Messi and Cristiano&#8217;s last dance before retirement<\/h2>\n<p>In the same interview, Teddy Sheringham was asked about the possibility of the Portuguese returning to Europe or a new challenge in North America, where fans of Messi and Cristiano are keen to see the two legends play together.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote\">\n<p>I don&#8217;t think so (back to Europe). Of course, I think we will do it in America as well. You may want to wait until you&#8217;re 44 or 45 before going.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote-author\">teddy sheringham<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So far, these are just comments from the former Manchester United player, and at the time of publication there is no word on whether Cristiano has any intention of moving to MLS or whether he will continue playing football after his contract with Al Nasr expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/mls\/2026\/01\/30\/697c9d9eca47411f5d8b4596.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25cbOne of the greatest rivalries in the history of soccer is Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players in soccer history have faced each other countless times, and both have gone back and forth in the sport. 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