Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia and Lionel Messi’s refusal to follow him by turning down a million-dollar offer to join Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer, the rivalry between the two players ended.Saudi Arabia remains steadfast in its desire to have Messi play for them. Argentina has been out of action for four months and Inter Miami is no longer able to make it to the MLS playoffs, therefore they are already working on a loan deal that would allow them to play Ronaldo in one final game in their rivalry.Journalist Rudy Galetti of Sky Sports stated, “The internal evaluations are still ongoing, news is expected soon,” regarding the Saudi Pro League’s attempt to entice Messi, Inter Miami, and MLS for a loan during the interim. When David Beckham was a player for AC Milan and the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2009, he performed a similar action.Messi liked the MLS.

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund made an offer of $400 million to Messi before he signed with Inter Miami, but the Argentine was more drawn to the MLS idea and Miami’s way of life.

Messi helped Inter Miami win their first-ever Leagues Cup, a testament to his beneficial influence on the team.