{"id":138647,"date":"2026-01-30T12:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/messi-and-cristiano-in-mls\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:25:00","slug":"messi-and-cristiano-in-mls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/messi-and-cristiano-in-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi and Cristiano in MLS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The possibility of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo in Major League Soccer<a href=\"https:\/\/es.mlssoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(MLS<\/a>) alongside Lionel Messi &#8211; or facing him in the United States &#8211; remains one of the most talked-about topics in international soccer in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Although rumors have circulated for years, the current reality shows a much clearer and more grounded picture for U.S. Hispanic fans who want to understand what could really happen in the American league. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Messi is already living history in MLS<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138598\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138598\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ambos-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Messi\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lionel Messi came to MLS in 2023 with Inter Miami CF and has since made a profound mark.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Messi was a key figure in the MLS Cup conquest, leading his team with goals and assists.<\/p>\n<p>He was named MVP of the final after beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, after a historic season, he signed a contract extension that keeps him in Miami until at least 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Consolidating its role as the top soccer referent in the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo: contract signed, future defined &#8230; for now<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138601\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138601\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ambos-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano Ronaldo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Contrary to many of the rumors circulating on social networks and unofficial publications, Cristiano Ronaldo is not free to sign for an MLS team in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese star renewed with Al-Nassr FC of Saudi Arabia until June 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Extending his contract under a multi-million dollar deal that keeps him a central figure in the Saudi Pro League and one of the highest paid athletes in the world.<\/p>\n<p>This means that, as of today, there is no official confirmation that Cristiano Ronaldo will play in the United States before 2028 or without first fulfilling his contract with Al-Nassr.<\/p>\n<p>Recent reports and statements from specialized journalists indicate that his link with the Arab club is in force.<\/p>\n<p>And that any move to MLS would be more likely once his time in Saudi Arabia is over.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p style=\"color: #fd9737;\">The current reality shows a much clearer picture<\/p><cite>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<h2>Why do the rumors continue?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138605\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138605\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138605\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ambos-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since the end of 2024, speculation has spread that Cristiano Ronaldo may consider MLS as a final stage of his career.<\/p>\n<p>And so he can meet Messi again or face the new stars of U.S. soccer.<\/p>\n<p>However, these versions have not been confirmed by official sources or by the player&#8217;s entourage.<\/p>\n<p>The idea of seeing Messi and Ronaldo in MLS generates massive interest-especially on platforms like Facebook, where Latino fans discuss possible epic career finales.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, verified information indicates that Messi will remain in Miami until at least 2028, while Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Al-Nassr until 2027.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The possibility of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo in Major League Soccer(MLS) alongside Lionel Messi &#8211; 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