Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United defender, has made a bold prediction about a World Cup final that could see Lionel Messi face off against Cristiano Ronaldo. This would mean that the final match would be contested between Portugal and Argentina.
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Despite being in the later stages of their careers, Messi and Ronaldo continue to be celebrated as the top players in football.
Currently, they are playing in the Saudi Pro League and the American Major League Soccer, representing Al Nassr and Inter Miami, respectively.
Messi played a crucial role in leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup, while Ronaldo has yet to guide Portugal to a World Cup final.
All signs point to both Messi and Ronaldo participating in the upcoming World Cup, which is set to begin next summer.
Many fans believe that this next tournament could be their final appearance in the sport’s most prestigious event.
Evra shared with Stake.com that a final showdown between Messi and Ronaldo would be the perfect conclusion to their careers.
“It would be like the last Marvel movie. Everyone would stop to watch,” he remarked.
“Absolutely! Two legends, one final dance, everyone would tune in. Messi and Ronaldo are universally acknowledged as two of the greatest players to ever grace the game.