Louis Saha: Cristiano Ronaldo would score more goals than Lionel Messi in MLS
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha claims his ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo would outscore Lionel Messi if he made the move to Major League Soccer (MLS).
WHAT HAPPENED?
Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, recently earned the MVP title for the 2024 MLS season, cementing his status as the top player in North America. Despite missing several matches due to injury, the Argentine superstar contributed an impressive 36 goals and assists across all competitions.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi's 22 goals and 12 assists were pivotal in Inter Miami’s historic Supporters’ Shield triumph, showcasing his enduring brilliance. However, Saha believes Ronaldo’s relentless goal-scoring drive and mentality would see him surpass Messi’s numbers if the Portuguese forward joined MLS. Ronaldo continues to shine at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, proving his ability to rack up goals even in the latter stages of his career.
WHAT SAHA SAID
Speaking to Complete Sports, Saha stated: *“Cristiano Ronaldo would’ve scored more goals in MLS than Lionel Messi has. Messi scored 20 with so many quality players around him, but Ronaldo doesn’t need that level of quality to find the net.
“When Ronaldo scores 30 goals in a season, it’s still not enough for him. Last year, he netted 35 goals in the league and 50 in all competitions. Messi is a different player now; he’s more relaxed and isn’t chasing records. Ronaldo, though, still plays with the mindset to break records every time he steps on the pitch.”*
WHAT NEXT?
Ronaldo, now 39, is pursuing the extraordinary milestone of 1,000 career goals before hanging up his boots. While Messi remains committed to Inter Miami for at least another season, Ronaldo is expected to continue playing into 2025, with speculation ongoing about his future and whether he could one day follow Messi to the United States.
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