Cristiano Ronaldo told Saudi Pro League title triumph ‘can never be compared’ to Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup-winning exploits at Inter Miami
Goal | 12.05.2026 15:43
The Frenchman used the contrasting timelines to highlight his point, noting how the Argentine captain instantly revived a struggling franchise. Leboeuf believes the sheer speed of that turnaround sets a bar the former Manchester United forward has failed to clear. Emphasising this gap, he challenged: "Do you want to compare? Then let's compare. Ronaldo winning a title in Saudi Arabia can never be equated to what Lionel Messi did by winning his first trophy with Inter Miami. Messi arrived at a club that was at the bottom of the table and transformed it instantly. He did it in his first season. Wow."
