Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo stated the Saudi Pro League is better than Major League Soccer (MLS), sparking heated discussion among soccer enthusiasts and drawing extra scrutiny following Lionel Messi’s move to America and Ronaldo’s remarks perceived as an indirect jab at his rival Lionel Messi. To add further fuel for debate among fans was Ronaldo’s interaction with Elon Musk over a victory which only further escalated tension among them.
After Al Nassr’s triumphant 3-1 victory against Al Gharfa in their AFC Champions League group stage match, Ronaldo celebrated via social media sharing images with caption “Big Win Tonight!” This quickly attracted Elon Musk who extended his congratulations before Ronaldo responded in style by tweeting back with this rather intriguing response: @elonmusk… Glad your eyes still find time for “soccer”, complete with emoticons to ignite debate across football communities worldwide.
This exchange did not go unnoticed, especially by supporters of Lionel Messi, who interpreted Ronaldo’s use of the term “soccer” in a particular way. It sparked discussion and speculation about the intent behind his words, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two football icons and their fanbases.
“Stop forcing yourself on Elon and treating him like your brother”, one fan commented sarcastically in response. This event remains contentious among fans today – evidence of football’s ability to create passionate debate.
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