Goal rivalry with Messi is the main reason Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United

2022-07-31 07:14

Goal rivalry with Messi is the main reason Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United

Ronaldo reportedly does not want his goal record in the Champions League to be surpassed by Messi.

MANCHESTER - The debate over who is the best footballer in the world between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will certainly rumble for decades after both retired from the gridiron.


But Ronaldo is a little more insecure about his place in football history. That's what makes the owner of five Ballon d'Or trophies want to lift the suitcase from Manchester United (MU) this summer.


As reported by The Athletic , quoted by Caughtoffside , Friday (29/7/2022) Ronaldo again reiterated his desire to leave the Theater of Dream, with Sporting Lisbon touted as the club that will propose to the 37-year-old player.

Journalist Laurie Whitewell explained how Ronaldo's rivalry with Messi required the player to find a new port for him. Moreover, the goal record in the Champions League versus Messi competition is seen as a major factor in CR7's desire to leave.

Although the two differ in their style of play, the incredible achievements and goalscoring record of both players will certainly not be matched by any footballer in the near future.

The Portuguese superstar has proven himself time and time again while playing for Real Madrid as well as Juventus. However, time is running out for the superstar as the two enter the twilight of their careers.

MU itself will not be in the Champions League competition next year. Disappointing for fans to see a player choose personal interests over team needs. However, the ambition to continue to compete and be above Messi is considered the main goal of CR7.

Ronaldo's total goals in the Champions League reached 140 goals. He does not want his eternal rival La Pulga to succeed in bloating that record, considering that the striker with an Argentine passport has bagged 125 goals.

Messi has the opportunity to break Ronaldo's record considering he is two years younger than the former Los Merengues striker. Moreover, this season he will perform in the elite European competition with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

MU itself is busy with new signings for their front line. After being confirmed unable to recruit Antony from Ajax Amsterdam, Erik ten Hag's squad is currently hunting for RB Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko.






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