The reason that keeps CR7 away from the Champions League and benefits Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo is desperately looking for a new team. The Portuguese's idea is to play in the next Champions League, but time is running out and options are running out. Now, there is a new reason that would block the Portuguese's intention and benefits Lionel Messi.

‘CR7' has a contract with Manchester United until 2023. This did not prevent him from looking for a new club to continue his career. In this context, he was rejected by Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, PSG, Inter Milan and AC Milan.

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Ronaldo has until September 1st to leave the 'Red Devils', although the arrival of Casemiro at the English club would cause his decision to change. It turns out that the Portuguese has a great friendship with the Brazilian, after his time at Real Madrid, and this would make him stay at the club, even if it means playing only the Europa League.

The fight for the lead in the Champions League scoring charts

It is no secret that Cristiano does not want to give up the first place in the Champions League scoring table to Lionel Messi. The Portuguese player has 140 goals and is the leader, while the captain of the Argentine national team has 125. If he does not play in the next edition, Ronaldo would see his record threatened.