- CR7 and Lionel Messi are back in action this summer
- The Euros and Copa America will be in full swing
- It could be the last summer we see them compete
It's time to accept that these two will eventually retire...
Messi will compete for Argentina, two years removed from his first World Cup title. Ronaldo will take the pitch for Portugal, hoping to win the tournament once more.
They can probably play another decade
This year, both players come into their tournaments seemingly in the twilight of their careers. Messi, 36, has been dominating Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Ronaldo, 39, is the top goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr.
Also interesting:
Even though they’re competing in tournaments, and they’re happening at the same time, there will [still] be the inevitable compare and contrast. The fact is, this could be the last summer fans get to see both players in action at the same time...
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