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I really want to go back: Messi on Barcelona return
Lionel Messi admits that he and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo are “constantly talking” about a future return to Barcelona.
The Argentine maestro went viral on social media after posting a picture of himself strolling on the pitch of the new Camp Nou on Monday. It was a nighttime visit, completely unannounced. The greatest player in Barcelona’s history was back at his former home, where he had been “very happy”.
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Posting the photos and a short video, Messi wrote in the caption: “Last night I returned to a place I miss with all my soul. A place where I was incredibly happy, where you all made me feel like the happiest person in the world a thousand times over. I hope I can return someday, and not just to say goodbye as a player, like I never got to…”
Messi made an emotional exit from Camp Nou in 2021 when, amid financial struggles for the LaLiga giants, no new contract could be signed. He moved to Paris with his family, before eventually heading to Miami.
There has been talk over the last four years about a possible return in a playing capacity, but Messi has now committed to a contract in South Florida that will keep him in MLS through the 2028 campaign.
While a playing comeback for the Blaugrana has become unrealistic, the 38-year-old superstar still intends to return to his spiritual home. With his secret tour of Barcelona’s iconic revamped stadium, speculation has surged once again.
A day later, in an interview with the Spanish newspaper Diario SPORT, Messi discussed his unexpected departure, his hope of returning to Barcelona, and also spoke about the upcoming World Cup.
23 days ago
3 new faces in Argentina squad, Messi uncertain for upcoming friendlies
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 28-man squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in the United States, featuring a mix of World Cup veterans and promising newcomers. The call-ups follow Argentina’s successful conclusion to their South American qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which they topped with a commanding 38 points from 18 matches.
Debut call-ups and recalls
Scaloni introduced several surprises in his latest selection, handing out first-ever senior national team call-ups to three players. They are: midfielder Aníbal Moreno (28), who plays for Brazilian club Palmeiras; defender Lautaro Rivero (21) from Argentine club River Plate; and goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses (28), who represents Racing Club.
In addition to the debutants, defender Marcos Senesi (28) has been recalled to the squad after a long absence. The defender, who has only played once for the national team back in June 2022, will be looking to earn his second cap in Albiceleste colors.
Midfielder Enzo Fernández also returns to the squad after serving a two-match suspension during the World Cup qualifiers.
Fixtures and Captain’s status
The reigning world champions will travel to the United States for two friendlies. They will face Venezuela on October 10 at Miami Gardens in Florida, and then play Puerto Rico on October 13 at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago.
Captain Lionel Messi and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul have both been included in the squad for those games, but their participation in the first friendly against Venezuela is uncertain.
Inter Miami, the club for both players, has a key MLS home match against Atlanta United the very next day, October 11.
Inter Miami are currently locked in a battle for the Supporters’ Shield and a top spot on the Eastern Conference table for playoff home-field advantage. Currently fourth in the East with 56 points, Miami needs to win their three remaining league matches, and hope the Philadelphia Union lose their final two games, to clinch the Supporters’ Shield.
When asked about the possibility of Messi and De Paul featuring in the October 10 match against Venezuela, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was non-committal on Friday, stating, “We are discussing the matter right now; you will know soon.”
Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia was also called up to the Venezuela squad for the friendly.
Full Argentina Squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Walter Benitez, Geronimo Rulli, Facundo Cambeses
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Senesi, Lautaro Rivero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Marcos Acuna
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Anibal Moreno, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Paz, Giovanni Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada, Franco Mastantuono
Forwards: Giuliano Simeone, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Jose Manuel Lopez, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez
2 months ago
Lionel Messi speaks after latest Inter Miami loss, says reeling team must stick together
After suffering a 3-0 defeat to Orlando on Sunday night, Inter Miami’s struggles continued, marking a 1-5-1 record over its last seven matches in all competitions. Following the loss, Lionel Messi—an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion—spoke briefly with Apple TV, emphasizing the need for the team to remain united, a rare post-game interview from the soccer legend.
“We’re going through a tough stretch, but we’ll get through it,” Messi said in Spanish. “This is when we’ll truly find out if we’re a real team. It’s easy when everything’s going well, but in moments like this, we have to come together, support one another more than ever, and push forward.”
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With the loss, Inter Miami’s MLS record dropped to 6-3-4 for the season, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. Just last year, Messi’s side made history with a league-best 22-4-8 regular-season record—finishing with the highest point total and win percentage in MLS history. The team’s four losses tied the record for fewest in a single MLS season.
But this season looks nothing like the way last season went.
“We’re coming off a period of bad results,” Messi said. “But we have to keep working and think about what’s next. With three or four games left in May, we (have to) finish the best possible way to be able to face the Club World Cup.”
That tournament starts June 14. It's the next big event on Inter Miami's calendar — but there may be some other news in the interim, with coach Javier Mascherano, in a separate Apple TV interview before the match, hinting that the team and Messi may be together longer than first thought.
Messi — who came to the club on a 2 1/2-year deal — is only under contract through the end of this MLS season, though the team has made clear it wants him around through at least 2026, when it plans to move into its long-awaited new stadium near Miami International Airport.
The team signed one of Messi's longtime Barcelona and Miami teammates, Jordi Alba, through 2027 last week in what seemed like a sign that keeping Messi may be possible.
"Hopefully in a few weeks we can have some news about Leo,” Mascherano said. “I think it will be very, very important for the club, the fans, and for MLS.”
6 months ago
Allende scores twice to help Inter Miami tie the Earthquakes 3-3 in Messi's MLS Bay Area debut
Tadeo Allende netted two goals as Inter Miami battled to a 3-3 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night, in what marked Lionel Messi’s first appearance in the Bay Area since joining Major League Soccer.
Allende found the back of the net in the first half and again in the 52nd minute, tapping in a pass from Baltasar Rodríguez on a play initiated by Messi. Maximiliano Falcón also scored for Miami, a team that has now conceded three or more goals in three of its last four matches.
Cristian Arango, Beau Leroux, and Ian Harkes were on target for San Jose, who extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
Messi had a late opportunity to secure a win for Miami, but his close-range effort during second-half stoppage time was denied by goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto. Moments later, Messi was brought down just outside the penalty area, but the referee let play continue without a foul. The decision sparked a heated exchange, with Messi confronting the official after the final whistle. He was shown a yellow card and had to be guided away by Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena.
“He was obviously not happy and I wanted to make sure he wasn’t going to get a red card,” Arena said. “I just tried to move him out of the way, because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous. I just wanted to make sure we get him out of there and he’s ready to play the next game for Miami.”
Messi's debut here was played in front of a sellout crowd of 18,000 with fans lined up hours before the game for the opportunity to see the Miami star in person. His entire Bay Area stay was turned into a multiday event with a block party held Tuesday night and fans gathering outside of Miami's team hotel excited just to get a wave from the balcony by Messi.
Messi had a few good opportunities in the first half, barely missing wide left after getting a pass in the box in transition and then missing wide again on a free kick from just outside the box in the closing seconds of the half.
The game got off to an exciting start with Miami scoring about 35 seconds into the game following a corner kick when Falcon headed in a crosser from Jordi Alba.
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The Earthquakes quickly responded in the third minute with Arango converting on a pass from Cristian Espinoza about 2:05 into the game, marking just the fifth time in MLS history that both teams scored in the first three minutes of a game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The teams traded goals later in the half with Leroux giving San Jose the lead in the 37th minute and Allende answering about seven minutes later. The Earthquakes took a 3-2 lead at the half when Harkes scored with a left-footed shot from outside the box on an assist from Leroux in injury time.
6 months ago
Messi, Inter Miami pull off 3-goal rally to top LAFC and reach CONCACAF semis
Down 1-0 on the scoreboard, down 2-0 in total goals in the series and needing three goals to advance, Inter Miami needed a most unlikely rally.
Lionel Messi made it happen.
Inter Miami is headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the first time, after Messi — the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner — led a dramatic three-goal comeback. He had two goals, including the clinching penalty kick in the 84th minute, to lift Inter Miami past LAFC 3-1 on Wednesday night and a 3-2 aggregate win in the two-leg series.
“We gave it our all,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. “We wanted it, we wanted to be in the semis, and I think it showed. ... Many times luck has to be on your side, and we had it.”
Maybe it was luck. Maybe it was Messi. Maybe it was both.
For Messi, the series clincher was a bit reminiscent of how he led Argentina past France in the World Cup final in 2022. He scored two goals in that match, one on a penalty kick — then also converted in the penalty-shot shootout that decided the final after it ended in a 3-3 tie. Those goals came against France's Hugo Lloris, who was also in net for LAFC on Wednesday night.
Lloris couldn't solve Messi in the World Cup final — and couldn't in this one, either. Messi simply waited for Lloris to move a bit on the penalty that put Inter Miami up 3-1, essentially freezing the keeper before gently sending the ball into the right side of the net.
And when the final whistle sounded, Mascherano punched the air in celebration.
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“They believed,” Mascherano said.
Oscar Ustari made two huge stops in the final minutes for Inter Miami, who will face either the Mexican club Pumas or the Vancouver Whitecaps in the tournament’s semifinals. The first leg of that two-leg matchup is set to start on either April 22, 23 or 24.
Aaron Long scored in the ninth minute to give LAFC a 1-0 lead, but it put Inter Miami in a much deeper hole than that. Inter Miami lost the series opener at LAFC 1-0, so Long’s goal not only gave LAFC a 2-0 aggregate lead — but it also gave his club control of the away-goals tiebreaker.
That meant Inter Miami needed at least three goals from there to advance. It might have seemed unlikely.
With Messi, all things are possible.
Messi started the rally in the 35th, getting loose near the top of the 18-yard box and scoring with the left foot to tie the match at 1 — giving Inter Miami some hope.
Inter Miami took a 2-1 lead in the 61st on a bit of a fluke; Noah Allen chipped a ball into the box, playing it toward Federico Redondo. Lloris came off his line, anticipating Redondo to play the ball — but it bounced off the grass, skipped past them and ended up in the side of the net. The goal was originally credited to Allen, with Messi getting an assist, but was changed later in the evening to Redondo scoring with Allen assisting.
7 months ago
Messi scores goal as Inter Miami opens preseason play with friendly win over Club America
Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.
Messi's goal came on a header in the 34th minute, taking a pass from Luis Suarez to even the match at 1-1. Fans soon broke into a Messi chant, but they were quickly booed out by the pro-Club America crowd.
That goal came 12 minutes after Messi shook his head in disbelief after overshooting the goal from nearly point blank.
Messi also drew two free kicks in the opening half. He played the first 21 minutes of the second half before being substituted out.
It was Inter Miami's first match of the of the exhibition season, the first of five that also will take place in Central and South America. The team's regular season doesn't begin until Feb. 22 against Sporting Kansas City.
Inter Miami hoped the friendly against the team from Mexico City was a good early test under new coach Javier Mascherano, Messi's longtime Argentinian national club teammate.
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Club America is the three-time defending LIGA MX champion and a 15-time winner overall, the most in the league.
Much attention this MLS season will be on whether this is the last for the 37-year-old Messi, considered by many as soccer's greatest player ever. His contract expires after this season, and even at an advanced age by professional sports' standards, Messi is the best player in MLS and the one who draws the most attention.
The former Barcelona star is the reigning MVP after getting 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches last season. He has 21 goals and 18 assists in 25 games since joining Inter Miami.
Henry Martin gave Club America a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute of the first half before Messi responded three minutes later.
Israel Reyes' shot from the box following a corner give put Club America back on top at 2-1 seven minutes into the second half.
Inter Miami tied the game two minutes into stoppage time on Tomas Aviles' header off a corner kick to set up the club's win on penalty kicks.
10 months ago
Messi converts PK, assists on 2 goals, leading Miami past MLS-best Cincinnati in US Open Cup semi
Lionel Messi had two assists and converted a penalty kick as Inter Miami rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat MLS-leading Cincinnati 5-4 in penalties in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal on Wednesday night.
Cincinnati jumped to a 2-0 lead before Messi set up a pair of goals by Leonardo Campana, tying the game at 2. Miami moved ahead when Josef Martínez scored three minutes into the first extra period, but Cincinnati tied the game at 3 when Yuya Kubo scored in the 114th minute, forcing penalty kicks.
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Messi made Miami's first attempt in the shootout, and both teams were perfect through four rounds. Herons goalkeeper Drake Callender saved Nick Hagglund's kick in the fifth round, and Benjamin Cremaschi made his PK to send Miami to another tournament final.
Miami advanced to face the winner of Wednesday's late semifinal between Houston and Salt Lake in the final in Sept. 27.
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Messi was held scoreless for the first time since joining Inter Miami in late July. His first assist of the game was on a free kick in the 68th minute to cut Miami's deficit to 2-1. He delivered a long cross into the box to set up Campana's second goal on a header that sent the game to overtime.
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year, had scored 10 goals in his first seven games with Miami, leading the team to the Leagues Cup title. He is set to make his Major League Soccer debut Saturday at the New York Red Bulls.
Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez scored the first two goals for Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati took a 1-0 lead early in the first half on a nifty flick from Acosta, its Argentine No. 10 and captain, who scored his 14th goal across all competition this season off a header from Aaron Boupendza.
Vazquez, a U.S. national team forward, doubled Cincinnati's lead in the 53rd minute on a laser from outside the box, off a low cross from former Atletico Madrid and Colombia international defender Santiago Arias.
2 years ago
Messi’s move to Inter Miami: Debut, Contract, Salary and more in MLS
The football community was shaken on June 7 by the announcement that Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the all-time greats in the sport, will be joining Major League Soccer (MLS) and playing for Inter Miami CF following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentine football star is set to become the newest addition to the star-studded roster of Major League Soccer. Despite rumored offers from Saudi Arabia and a potential return to Barcelona, Messi has decided to make his way to Miami, Florida in the US, for the concluding phase of his illustrious career.
Messi’s Contract and Salary Detail at Inter Miami
Messi was earning an estimated $45 million per year (net) during his time in Paris. However, it’s important to note that MLS has a strict salary cap and roster regulations in place to prevent excessive contracts with individual players. As a result, the specific details of the deal Messi could potentially secure in MLS would be subject to these regulations. The terms of his contract would need to follow the salary cap and roster rules set by the league.
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According to reports, Messi has reached an agreement on a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami, with the inclusion of a 12-month option for 2026. This complex agreement, reportedly involving contributions from Apple and Adidas, has been planned to facilitate the move, benefitting all parties involved in the long term. The contract entails Messi receiving a base salary along with additional bonuses.
Messi’s contract is reportedly valued at around $125 million to $150 million. MLS sponsors Apple and Adidas are said to be working on agreements that will be tied to the revenue Messi generates as a prominent figure in the league.
Additionally, there is a possibility of Messi being granted an ownership stake, similar to the arrangement given to David Beckham when he joined MLS.
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When is Messi’s First Match with Inter Miami?
The specific date of Lionel Messi’s debut in MLS with Inter Miami CF has not been officially announced at the moment. Various reports suggest different dates, but it is widely believed that Messi’s proposed debut could take place on July 21. However, alternative timeframes such as “later in July, at the earliest” or even “August” have also been mentioned.
The MLS regular season will end on October 21 and playoffs will start from October 25. And the final game is set to take place on December 9. So, Messi might get a few matches in the regular season.
However, July 21 is a significant date as Inter Miami will host Mexican club Cruz Azul for the Leagues Cup.
Another date to keep an eye on is July 19, as it marks the grand unveiling event: the 2023 MLS All-Star Game at DC United’s Audi Field. On this occasion, the MLS All-Star XI will face English Premier League team Arsenal in the highly anticipated annual showcase match. If Messi is not participating in this game, it is highly likely that he will be introduced to a thrilled crowd during a prime-time presentation.
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What Kind of Impact Can Messi Make?
To begin with, Inter Miami is expanding DRV PNK Stadium by adding approximately 2,500 to 3,000 seats. This development indicates that the capacity will likely increase to 22,000 spectators. Moreover, Miami Freedom Park is set to debut in March 2025. Just envision the spectacle of opening night with Messi in the starting lineup.
2 years ago
Lionel Messi: The Argentine sensation considers joining Inter Miami in 2023
The Argentine football wizard Lionel Messi surprised everyone when he joined mega-rich Ligue 1 club PSG on a free transfer in the 2021 summer transfer window. After spending 21 years in Barcelona, this separation wasn’t easy for him. It hasn’t been easy for Messi to adapt to a new club, a new environment, and an institution that is in complete contrast to FC Barcelona’s ideology. His performance level has been significantly dropped since moving to Paris, which definitely embarrasses him in a larger way. Multiple reports claim that Messi is seriously considering parting ways with his current club in the 2023 summer transfer window and joining MLS, the highest level league in the USA.
Lionel Messi’s current contract with PSG and rumors of joining Inter Miami
Football superstar Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain on August 10, reportedly in a blockbuster 3-year contract. The Argentine magician signed a two-year contract plus an additional optional year. As per multiple reports, he will earn 110 million euros should he fulfill all three years at PSG. However, this amount will decrease if Messi decides to leave the French club next year. He can join any club on a free transfer in the summer of 2023.
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As per a recent report from Latin American broadcaster DIRECTV Sports, Lionel Messi is seriously considering parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain next summer and will not activate an additional optional year.
Messi has been under par by his own standards this season and feels 2023 will be the right time to move away from Europe to join a less competitive league. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner believes Major League Soccer in the USA will be a perfect fit for him. Leo has a strong relationship with David Beckham, who is a co-owner of MLS club Inter Miami. Therefore, playing for Inter Miami is very much a possibility. As per DIRECTV Sports reports, Lionel Messi is willing to purchase a 35% stake in Inter Miami before heading to the USA.
According to French Publication Le Parisien, Messi's representative has rejected such a plan. "It is completely false. Leo has not yet decided on his future," the PSG star's entourage said in a statement.
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What Messi could bring to Inter Miami if he joins them in 2023
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the best footballers of all time. He has many records, and some of his football statistics are unparalleled.
Apart from his playing abilities, Messi is currently one of the world's most popular sportsmen on social media. He will immediately appeal to many whenever he joins the club. Messi's arrival at Inter Miami will be extremely profitable for the team. Oppositely, Messi will be able to experience an entirely new world by playing in the MLS. It may be a fantastic experience for him to experience a larger-than-life lifestyle.
So it will be a win-win situation in both ways. This will be the most historic move in MLS history If he joins Inter Miami at some point in the future.
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Lionel Messi’s overall club statistics (as on May 18, 2022)
Club
Appearances
Goals
FC Barcelona (2004-2021)
778
672
Paris Saint-Germain (2021-Present)
33
11
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi
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Aftermath
Lionel Messi’s performance in the 2021–2022 season with his new club PSG hasn’t been impressive. Therefore, it is understandable that the little magician is quite disappointed with his and PSG’s outcome this season. However, Messi is a born winner, and he has the ability to make a strong comeback next season. In addition, the 2022 Qatar World Cup will begin in the November-December window. So, his focus is now to start well in the 2022-2023 season with PSG and prepare well for the upcoming World Cup.
The 2022 edition will be his last and Leo will definitely want to finish his career by winning a FIFA World Cup trophy. Knowing this, Messi is unlikely to be considering his intentions for next season right now. However, he may reconsider this option after the 2022 World Cup, and his presence in MLS would be excellent for the region's football development. On the whole, time will say whether Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami or somewhere else.
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3 years ago
Football Transfers 2021: Potential destinations for Ronaldo if he leaves Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo is rumored to be thinking of leaving Juventus because he doesn't want to miss out on the opportunity to play in the Champions League. In that case, Ronaldo would aspire to join one of Europe's top teams. He still plays with a lot of intensity and scores a lot of goals at the age of 36. Any European giant would be happy to have him into their squad. The economic aspect is an important issue here but Ronaldo is also ready to make concessions in terms of salary. This article discusses potential destinations for Ronaldo if he leaves Juventus.
Ronaldo's possible destinations if he leaves Juventus
Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly expressed a desire to return to Real Madrid next season, regardless of whether Juventus is guaranteed a spot in the Champions League.Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is a big fan of Ronaldo. So, Zidane will surely embrace Cristiano’s return to the team.But it's not just a case of will; economic issues are important here.
It would be very difficult for Madrid to invest a lot of money to get a mega Star into the squad since they have a debt of about 1 billion Euros. In that case, Ronaldo would have to give up a large chunk of his current wages. But Madrid supporters will be overjoyed to see Ronaldo return to the Bernabeu.
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Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo is a person who is always up for a challenge. He prefers to play in situations that allow him to display his charisma. Considering this, Manchester United could be an ideal destination for Ronaldo if he leaves Juventus.
Red Devil fans are hoping to see Ronaldo return to the team. In terms of finances, the amount of money that would have been spent on Ronaldo five years ago is not as much now. Besides, both sides would be benefitted as Ronaldo has an extra affection for Manchester United.
PSG
A few years back, PSG have created a stir by signing two superstar footballers Neymar and KylianMbappé. If possible, the Qatari owner Nasser Al Khelaifi would bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Paris Saint-Germain. Although the PSG owner has no shortage of money, it will not be possible to include so many star footballers in one team due to the financial fair play.
In that case, PSG will want to keep the best two footballers in the team by spending more money. They will try to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the team if Neymar leaves the team for Barcelona next season. Ronaldo would welcome the opportunity to play in Paris for a while. Among the potential destinations for Ronaldo, PSG would be a suitable option.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich has expressed no interest in buying Cristiano Ronaldo so far. However, Bayern Munich may be willing to sign him if Ronaldo shows an interest in leaving Juventus. They can make a good offer within their capacity. Ronaldo may be interested in joining Bayern Munich because it gives him the opportunity to play in the German Bundesliga and with one of Europe's biggest clubs.
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Sporting Lisbon
Cristiano Ronaldo can return to his native Portugal if he leaves Juventus. In that case, Sporting Lisbon may be the best option for him as Ronaldo started his competitive football career with this club. He later became a superstar at Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. Recently, Ronaldo's mother expressed interest in returning to Portugal while talking about her son's transfer. However, Ronaldo is less likely to play for Sporting Lisbon next season.
Inter Miami
If the big teams in Europe fail to lure Ronaldo, then David Beckham's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS) may be an excellent option. Ronaldo can increase the popularity of football in the United States by playing at the age of 36.
Besides, Miami is a great place to live. Inter Miami would be the most perfect destination for Ronaldo at the moment if he can give up the temptation to play in a competitive league in Europe. But will a competitive footballer Ronaldo choose this option?
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Verdict
Juventus are currently fighting hard to finish the top four in Serie A. Cristiano Ronaldo will remain in the squad if they can secure next season's Champions League spot at the end of the season. If not, potential destinations for Ronaldo could be the above-mentioned clubs. Therefore, he could be seen playing for another club next season. With one year left on his contract with Juventus, it is expected that interested clubs will not have to spend a lot of money to obtain Ronaldo.
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4 years ago