Huge rumours are emerging ahead of the reformatted Club World Cup regarding Cristiano Ronaldo joining Messi at Inter Miami.
The two have never played for the same team before and, after dominating club football for such a long time, many (including myself) would love to see them on the same team. It would be incredible.
The rumours were driving Inter Miami, Messi and CR7 supporters crazy this week after reports began emerging, speculating that Inter Miami owner David Beckham was investigating the possibility of reuniting Ronaldo and Messi in the United States, producing a footballing spectacle unlike any other.
A defensive and dismissive reaction from Ronaldo’s club did little to pour water on the suggestions that where there is smoke, there is fire, with Al-Nassr officials in Saudi Arabia labelling the reports as “science fiction.”
Beckham’s Inter Miami, which has already seen a significant rise in appeal since Messi arrived last year, is still driven about drawing marquee players. Fans around the world are now familiar with the MLS giants, and you can see people all over Europe wearing the distinctive pink jerseys with Messi’s name plastered over the back. Imagine how many shirts they would sell if Ronaldo joined Messi?
Transfers of other well-known stars could still be on the cards as Beckham and his ownership group have always underlined their aim to make Inter Miami one of the biggest clubs in North America.
Although Ronaldo’s relocation to MLS is still just hope and speculation for now, the sheer buzz created by the rumours emphasises the rising profile of Inter Miami and the MLS as a venue for the top football players worldwide.
