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Rossi Slams Ronaldo-Messi Reunion as 'Weird' – Orlando Rivalry or LA Glamour Next?
Giuseppe Rossi warns a Ronaldo-Messi Inter Miami team-up would be 'weird' and pushes for an MLS rivalry with Orlando City or a Los Angeles move instead. Meanwhile, Ronaldo's serious hamstring injury at Al-Nassr sends him to Spain for treatment amid frustrations in Saudi Arabia. Rossi hails CR7's timeless drive, predicting more magic into 2026-27.
Ronaldo's Future: No Messi Bromance in Miami
Picture this: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the ultimate football frenemies, sharing a dressing room in neon pink kits. Sounds like a fever dream, right? Well, Giuseppe Rossi, Ronaldo's old Manchester United mate, has poured cold water on that idea, calling it downright 'weird' in an interview with GOAL.
Rossi, chatting in partnership with BetVictor, reckons the duo should stay rivals, not roomies. 'Keep them separate,' he urges. If CR7 fancies a crack at the MLS, why not pit him against Messi in a proper Florida derby with Orlando City? Beats turning the league into a nostalgia tour.
Hollywood Calling? Rossi Tips LA Over Miami
Rossi isn't sold on Inter Miami as Ronaldo's landing spot either. He eyes Los Angeles – think LA Galaxy or LAFC – as a better fit, what with the Hollywood vibe suiting the Portuguese showman. 'That would suit him better,' Rossi muses.
And don't write off the GOAT just yet. At 41, Ronaldo 'defies science,' per Rossi. He predicts the five-time Ballon d'Or king could still be banging in goals into the 2026-27 season. 'Enjoy him while he's at it – you never know when the last game's coming.'
Rossi knows Ronaldo's fire from their Old Trafford days. The man's DNA screams winning; anything less sparks frustration. No shock, then, that CR7's been venting at Al-Nassr amid Saudi Pro League woes. Teammates might bristle, but Ronaldo's track record – goals galore, trophies stacked – shuts down the critics.
Injury Scare Forces Ronaldo to Spain
Adding fuel to the exit rumours, Ronaldo's picked up a proper hamstring knock against Al-Fayha. What started as a niggle has turned nasty, as confirmed by Al-Nassr boss Jorge Jesus in a presser, as reported by Foot Africa on OneFootball.
Medical checks revealed it's worse than feared. Ronaldo's jetting off to Madrid for specialist treatment with his personal therapist – a move other players have taken before. 'We hope he returns quick to boost the team,' Jesus added.
This injury drama coincides with whispers of a release clause in Ronaldo's Al-Nassr deal. Frustrations boiling over? Saudi hasn't been the cakewalk some predicted. Ronaldo demands perfection on and off the pitch; settling for second-best ain't his style.
Will Rivalry Trump Team-Up?
Ronaldo's never apologised for his intensity. From teen prodigy to ageless assassin, he's unchanged at 41. Messi and him crossing paths again? Inevitable, maybe. But teammates? Rossi's not buying it – and neither are we, if we're honest.
MLS brass must be salivating at the rivalry angle. Orlando vs Miami derbies with CR7 vs Leo? Box office. Or Ronaldo strutting in LA, chasing Oscars between hat-tricks. Whatever happens, the football world won't look away.
Al-Nassr fans, hold tight – Spain trip sorted, but questions linger. Is this the prelude to pastures new? Ronaldo's penning his own legend, one audacious goal at a time. Cheers to that.