Contrasting scene of Messi and Ronaldo

While Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first title in Saudi Arabia, Lionel Messi is just one game away from the MLS Cup.

Messi continuously lifted the championship trophy in the US. Photo: Reuters .

Inter Miami will face Thomas Muller's Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2025 MLS Cup final in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of December 7. This is not only the biggest match in the club's history but also an opportunity for Messi to win his first domestic title in the United States.

Since arriving in MLS, Messi has transformed Inter Miami. He has contributed greatly to bringing the Leagues Cup 2023, the Supporters' Shield and the Eastern Conference championship 2025. However, these titles still cannot compare to a domestic championship, the most meaningful trophy for a club in the US.

In Inter Miami, Messi contributed 77 goals and 41 assists in 87 games, a total of 118 goalscoring opportunities, a performance that made the whole of MLS take their hats off to him. Leo's influence was also shown in the way he raised the collective level, transforming Inter Miami from a bottom-of-the-table club into a team with a clear identity, style of play and ambition.

Ronaldo still empty-handed in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Reuters .

While Messi is facing a historic moment, Ronaldo has had a difficult journey in Saudi Arabia. Since arriving at Al Nassr in 2023, CR7 has yet to lift the Saudi Pro League title despite scoring regularly and maintaining impressive physical condition at the age of over 40.

Ronaldo has gone three seasons without a trophy in domestic and cup competitions. Although Al Nassr have had a perfect start to the season, they are yet to be crowned champions, meaning Ronaldo will definitely not have a chance to win the title before 2026.

The moment Messi lifted the championship trophy in the US The 5-1 victory over New York City on the morning of November 30 helped Inter Miami win the 2025 MLS Eastern region championship.

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