Lionel Messi and Casemiro have played only 11 matches together, but the Argentine has already surpassed a tally that Cristiano Ronaldo reached in 122 matches. The Inter Miami duo combined for a goal in the Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul.
Ronaldo and Casemiro played 122 matches together at Real Madrid over their six years at Santiago Bernabéu. They combined for seven goals at the club, with the Portuguese forward assisting the Brazilian twice.
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Meanwhile, Messi and Casemiro have already combined for three goals in six matches, all scored by the Brazilian midfielder. All have come in the last four matches: two in the MLS and one in the Campeones Cup game.
The tally has already seen the Argentine superstar surpass Ronaldo in 111 fewer games. Casemiro is now known for his goals in world football, but has been doing well since moving to Inter Miami this summer.
The Brazilian midfielder spoke about his decision to leave Manchester United for Inter Miami, saying it was to play with the best footballer of all time. He was quick to side with the Argentine, against whom he has played 20 matches while at Real Madrid, and said:
“For me, without a doubt, I am coming only to play with the best player of all time. I want to enjoy, I want to help him to keep winning because he is a winner. Another player is joining who wants to win, who wants to compete.”
“I am where I want to be in MLS. I left United as a free agent, I had options in Italy, other teams in different places, but I am where I want to be … I want to enjoy being with him, helping him win and making him bigger. He’s one of, if not the god of football and I want to help.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are regarded as the best players of the current generation, with the majority also calling them the best.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi heading towards retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for two decades. The duo have inspired a generation of footballers and will be the talk among fans for years to come.
Lionel Messi has already announced his retirement from international football and is set to have his final match next month. He has two years left on his contract at Inter Miami and is unlikely to sign a new deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is in the final year of his contract at Al-Nassr and has already hinted that it could be his final year in his career.
Edited by Sripad
