Ronaldo's reaction on the day Messi reached the pinnacle at MLS

Messi once again amazed the world by leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup victory, while Cristiano Ronaldo drew attention in a different way by remaining completely silent on the day his rival achieved this milestone.

In the early hours of December 7 (Vietnam time), Lionel Messi conquered the world once more by providing two brilliant assists, helping Inter Miami defeat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to claim the MLS Cup championship for the first time in history. This victory not only symbolized a title but also marked the conclusion of an extraordinary 2025 season for the Argentine legend.

Immediately after Inter Miami reached the top in the U.S., all eyes turned to Cristiano Ronaldo — Messi’s long-time rival for over a decade. Fans awaited CR7’s response, hoping he would make some statement during Messi’s historic moment. However, what they got was nothing but… complete silence.

Throughout the entire day Messi was crowned, none of Ronaldo’s social media accounts posted or interacted in any way. No messages, no shares, no emotional expressions — a silence that sparked lively discussions online, especially since this was Messi’s 47th career title and capped off a season of total dominance.

The 2025 MLS season witnessed Messi achieving something unprecedented: winning all four major individual awards including MLS Most Valuable Player, Playoffs MVP, MLS Golden Boot, and MLS Assist King, despite being 38 years old. On the team front, Inter Miami became Eastern Conference champions and then MLS Cup winners, all heavily influenced by the Argentine striker.

By the season’s end, Messi scored 43 goals and provided 26 assists in 49 matches, statistics that led experts to acknowledge he is truly "pushing the boundaries of professional football."

On the day Messi reached another historic milestone, Ronaldo chose to remain silent. This silence once again added a new dimension to the rivalry between the two legends — quiet but profoundly meaningful.

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