Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Debuts in MLS and Saudi Pro League
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have fought countless battles in Europe in the past.
They have now taken their talents to other parts of the globe, with Messi plying his trade in the United States and Ronaldo playing in Saudi Arabia.
Sports Brief looks at how the two stars fared in their respective debuts in Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League.
Messi’s debut for Inter MiamiLionel Messi’s Inter Miami era officially started on July 21, 2023, when he made his US debut in the Leagues Cup game against Cruz Azul.
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FootballFans inside DRV PNK Stadium went into a frenzy when Messi was given the go-signal to enter the contest as a substitute.
They chanted the World Cupwinner’s name and stood in anticipation until the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner replaced Benjamin Cremaschi in the 53rdminute.
Messi entered the game with Inter Miami holding a 1-0 advantage. Finland midfielderRobert Taylor gave the Herons the lead just before the halftime break.
Cruz Azul looked like they were going to spoil Messi’s party after Uriel Antuna scored an equalizer in the 65thminute.
Messi, however, once again showed his flair for the dramatic. He scored a stunning free kick deep into second-half injury time after he was fouled just outside the box, per USA Today.
He talked to Apple TV+ after the game about the winning moment, saying in
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