Lionel Messi currently shines at Inter Miami, yet he was close to joining the Saudi Pro League to play for a rival team to Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the Argentine star rejected a staggering €1.4 billion offer, as revealed by the team's president.

In what could signal the fading of the Cristiano Ronaldo effect, a World Cup winner is reportedly working toward an exit from the Saudi Pro League amid growing interest in a return to Europe.

With the 2026 World Cup looming on the horizon, the Egyptian captain finds himself at the intersection of team ambition and personal history—inevitably inviting comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two modern benchmarks of international greatness.

Yet when Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are part of the conversation, even a short run of results can feel historically loaded.

Even amid a turbulent start to the year for Cristiano Ronaldo, the spotlight once again found him, not only because of what was at stake in the title race, but because history was quietly waiting to be nudged forward.

Although Manchester United appear to be in the midst of a crisis, Bruno Fernandes could soon have a new teammate. The Red Devils are reportedly considering a move for a star from Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to Al Nassr’s 3-1 defeat to Al Hilal in the SPL went viral after he suggested his team had been "robbed."

Ronaldo continues to bend soccer history to his will, reaching yet another milestone that reinforces his status as a once-in-a-generation phenomenon

Although Ronaldo once again delivered on the scoresheet, his goal could not prevent a collapse that now carries both sporting and symbolic weight.

With a tap-in definition, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al Nassr's game against Al Hilal for the SPL, reaching 959 goals in his career.

Jorge Jesus has managed to raise Al Nassr to the highest level, accumulating an impressive consistency of results. However, Cristiano Ronaldo could lose a teammate in the coming days as he is reportedly close to joining a European team after failing to play a leading role in the team.

After a surprising three-game losing streak, Al Nassr face Al Hilal today, looking to make a statement and secure their first victory in 2026. With this in mind, fans are keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo's status ahead of the game.

Set to face Al Hilal in a key league game, Cristiano Ronaldo has received a huge squad boost with an Al Nassr star returning from injury.

By scoring one of the goals against FC Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, Vinicius Junior has now matched the record of Cristiano Ronaldo and other two Real Madrid legends.

Now settled in Saudi Arabia, Inigo Martinez has found himself back in the Barcelona spotlight—not through transfer negotiations, but through a sharp, carefully worded response that has sparked debate in Spain.