Leo Messi continues to accumulate recognitions. This time he has been chosen as the best player in the MLS this season. It is a new award that confirms he keeps making a difference... even in the twilight of his career.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is experiencing a true ordeal in Saudi Arabia, where his team is struggling and he accumulates disappointments that increasingly tarnish his image.
The award received by Messi has caused a stir in the United States. Also in Europe, where his immediate impact at Inter Miami is appreciated.
In 12 matches, he has scored 12 goals and 9 assists, figures that speak for themselves. MLS has crowned him as the MVP of the first part of the season, and he is the favorite to repeat the award at the end of the term.
Cristiano, out of focus and without titles
On the other side of the world, Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling. His team, Al-Nassr, has lost chances in all competitions. He still hasn't won a single title in Saudi Arabia, despite the millions he earns.
Additionally, the local press claims that the locker room is starting to get tired of his attitude, and even his continuity beyond the summer is questioned. Cristiano Ronaldo has competed for 11 titles in Saudi Arabia and has lost all 11.
Cristiano sees how his eternal rival continues to accumulate praise and awards, while he experiences a free fall that even his goals can't disguise. Ronaldo's frustration is evident: one can't lose more in less time, as recently titled by the specialized transfer press.
The umpteenth comparison
Despite having different trajectories in recent years, the Messi-Cristiano debate remains alive. But the numbers are compelling.
Messi continues to win titles, awards, and the affection of the public wherever he goes. Cristiano, on the other hand, is starting to lose support even in Saudi Arabia.
The award received by Messi in MLS has hurt CR7, who lives isolated, far from the elite and without a clear direction. The Argentine, meanwhile, seems to have no ceiling. His next challenge: win the MLS Cup and arrive in shape for Copa América.
Now, to top it off, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has recognized Leo Messi as the best of all time.
The Top Ten of all time
The ranking of the Top Ten in history is composed as follows:
1.-Leo Messi
2.-Pelé
3.-Diego Maradona
4.-Cristiano Ronaldo
5.-Johan Cruyff
6.-Ronaldo Nazario
7.-Zinedine Zidane
8.-Franz Beckenbauer
9.-Alfredo di Stéfano
10.-Ronaldinho
5 with a Barcelona past and 4 with a Madrid past. Another ranking led by Leo Messi and Barça.