The era of Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has ended as the best players it is a fact that cannot be denied and that's why we see Ronaldo playing in this league because he is considered unable to compete with other European players, especially young players. If you talk about the Saudi Pro League of course Ronaldo is still the best but for Europe I don't think so anymore there are still many talented young players, for now Ronaldo will only be a legend and Messi of course.
Agree, although indeed, that Ronaldo and Messi are legends but now of course soccer will also have a new era with potential young players. Different cases if for example Ronaldo and Messi are still actively playing in the big European leagues then at least, the assessment might be different. Because anyway, because Ronaldo and Messi are currently only playing in a league that does not have the same level as in the big European leagues, then thus Ronaldo and Messi can play well, especially for Ronaldo. But anyway, although Ronaldo can still play well but yes, the fact is that Ronaldo still failed to bring Al Nassr to get the Saudi Pro League trophy. Therefore, their golden era is basically over and although it is hard to admit but that is the reality.
It wouldn't be wrong if we said that Ronaldo and Messi are the best players in the world at the moment. The reason is, these two players have made many achievements during their careers in the world of football. Even though in reality Ronaldo and Messi are no longer playing in Europe, there are various reasons why this could happen. Examples like
As we know, to be able to bring Ronaldo and Messi to a club requires large funds. That is why clubs in Europe are reluctant to offer new contracts to the two players. Because the costs that must be incurred must be very large. Because of this, clubs with large capital such as Al Nasr and Inter Miami brought in these two players. The reason is that both clubs (Al Nasr & Inter Miami) need two great players to sharpen the team's strength and for popularity matters.
- European clubs want new, fresher players.
It cannot be denied, in the world of football there is certainly a lot of room for refreshment and opportunity for young talents. Maybe that's why European clubs choose not to keep senior players like Ronaldo and Messi. Even though Ronaldo and Messi are still very suitable in my opinion to play in Europe, the age and price factors are obstacles for them.
- Then Ronaldo and Messi chose to play casually, while waiting to retire.
In my opinion, this first reason is the most appropriate. The reason is that Ronaldo and Messi have made many achievements in the world of football. So for now making money and playing more casually on the field is likely something they are after.
So for me personally Ronaldo and Messi remain great players today. Because even though they are not currently playing in Europe. But for me, this cannot be used as a benchmark that they are no longer great at playing football.