Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have defined an entire generation of football, sharing the spotlight for nearly 15 years in what has arguably been the sport’s greatest rivalry. From El Clásicos to Ballon d'Or galas, the Messi vs Ronaldo debate has split fans and pundits alike into fiercely loyal camps. But could football’s biggest icons ever line up on the same side before they call time on their iconic careers?
At 40, Ronaldo remains the point of difference wherever he plays, while Messi just turned 38 on June 24. With both superstars nearing the twilight of their playing days, Ronaldo was recently quizzed on whether the world might still witness the two legends sharing a dressing room.
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"Well mate, you never know," Ronaldo said with a hearty laugh. He then added a personal touch: "My partner Georgina is from Argentina, so it’s impossible not to have affection for the country."
The Portuguese icon revealed that Argentine clubs had indeed tried to lure him for the FIFA Club World Cup. "I've had invitations to play at the Club World Cup from clubs in Argentina. The time has maybe run out. I'm already 40 years old. I think it would be difficult. But I will say, I like it a lot," he admitted.
Interestingly, Ronaldo has never visited Argentina—a trip he hopes to make someday. He stressed he holds no club preferences and has deep respect for Messi, even recalling how he has acted as a 'translator' for him during award ceremony appearances and other galas.
While age seems to be the main barrier, Ronaldo left the door open, saying "I think it'll be difficult now, but, you never know!"
While age has truly caught up with both the Argentine and the Portuguese, the latter's words serve as a flickering ray of hope for those who want to see the duo play for the same side, no matter how unlikely it is.
At 40, Ronaldo remains the point of difference wherever he plays, while Messi just turned 38 on June 24. With both superstars nearing the twilight of their playing days, Ronaldo was recently quizzed on whether the world might still witness the two legends sharing a dressing room.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
"Well mate, you never know," Ronaldo said with a hearty laugh. He then added a personal touch: "My partner Georgina is from Argentina, so it’s impossible not to have affection for the country."
The Portuguese icon revealed that Argentine clubs had indeed tried to lure him for the FIFA Club World Cup. "I've had invitations to play at the Club World Cup from clubs in Argentina. The time has maybe run out. I'm already 40 years old. I think it would be difficult. But I will say, I like it a lot," he admitted.
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Interestingly, Ronaldo has never visited Argentina—a trip he hopes to make someday. He stressed he holds no club preferences and has deep respect for Messi, even recalling how he has acted as a 'translator' for him during award ceremony appearances and other galas.
While age seems to be the main barrier, Ronaldo left the door open, saying "I think it'll be difficult now, but, you never know!"
While age has truly caught up with both the Argentine and the Portuguese, the latter's words serve as a flickering ray of hope for those who want to see the duo play for the same side, no matter how unlikely it is.
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