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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed that he thinks Cristiano Ronaldo can reignite his rivalry with Lionel Messi by moving to the MLS. The Portugal international signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr in the summer, having been at the club since January 2023. Meulensteen spoke with compare.bet about Cristiano Ronaldo's future, pointing out that the 40-year-old would love to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. He did propose an alternative possibility, one in which the former Manchester United star moves to one of the Los Angeles clubs due to the city's star attraction. "Can you imagine having Messi and Ronaldo playing in the same team in Miami? It’s a fantastic city. I think he would love to go there. On the contrary, it would be amazing to reignite the Messi and Ronaldo rivalry. Why not Los Angeles? I think Cristiano would probably move to LA because he'd be so close to Hollywood. That's probably his next destination."MLS has really taken off because they've got a soccer generation. There are kids and adults that are going to the stadiums now who grew up playing soccer, watching soccer. They're not really interested in baseball or American football and basketball. I think that’s the battle soccer has won in America, and that I've always advocated, it has come from not fighting those other sports. There's no reason for it. You need to try to find a place next to it. And they have."I don’t think Ronaldo would be interested in a move to Brazil. The language is the same but I think he would be drawn to MLS because of the exposure and everything that would come with it. You can't beat Hollywood", he said (via GOAL).Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a successful career that has seen him play for teams in his native Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. His contract with Al-Nassr will reach its conclusion in 2027, by which time he would be 42 years old, but he may choose to leave Saudi Arabia, if he wishes. Lionel Messi's transfer to Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 has brought some of the game's biggest stars to the MLS, including the likes of Heung-Min Son, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and several others. His new contract with the Herons will keep him there until 2028, and he will be keen for more star power to arrive in the league. Mendes points to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi as role models for Lamine YamalFootball agent Jorge Mendes has defended Lamine Yamal amid criticism faced by the 18-year-old in recent times. The young Barcelona forward has been in the news a lot, particularly due to his activities off the pitch and his struggles with pubalgia.Mendes spoke to Mundo Deportivo after Barcelona played a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, publicly advising Yamal. He told the Spain international to look out for how the likes of Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo have handled their careers.“Lamine is unique, you shouldn't compare him to anyone, as he always says. He has to forge his own path, and he's doing very well. But it's obvious that there are players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who are role models for everyone because of the professional way they've managed their careers... Another great example for young players was [Andres] Iniesta", he said (via GOAL).Super-agent Mendes represents Lamine Yamal and was previously Ronaldo's representative before the Portuguese great left Europe for Saudi Arabia. He represents a host of other players, many of whom are from Portugal and play for Europe's top sides.
