Top Five Landing Spots for Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo

Whether you call it soccer or football, Cristiano Ronaldo is an icon—and one on the move, with plenty of suitors looking to lure him to their club.

What’s Next for CR7?

Forty-year-old Portuguese soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is not only the captain of his national team, but also of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (the latter may soon be past tense).

If you listed all of his accolades (both individual and team), it wouldn’t leave room to discuss anything else. Highlights include five Golden Balls, chosen five times as FIFA’s best player, four European Golden Shoes, and three-time UEFA Player of the Year.

Ronaldo’s teams have won seven titles in the league where he was competing, including five in the UEFA Champions League. His numbers in that league are 140 goals and 42 assists, both records. Throw in more Cristiano Ronaldo stats of 1,200-plus games played, and no wonder CR7 has his total goals (900-plus) than anyone.

By the way, he’s the highest-paid athlete in the world, though it’s in the interest of full disclosure that his recent teams have not fared very well.   

However, when Ronaldo’s name has been mentioned, it’s not his resume, but rather his rerouting that dominates the chatter. His Saudi season has ended (a loss to Al Fateh), and his $200 million annual contract there is expiring soon, so what’s an icon to do?

There’s no shortage of suitors or speculation regarding Ronaldo’s change-of-address form, especially after he said about his time with Al-Nassr, “This chapter is over.”

One of Ronaldo’s potential destinations is North America, specifically Major League Soccer. Of course, whether MLS could afford him is an issue in itself. Lionel Messi has an Inter Miami salary of around $20 million per season, but a juicy cut of the league’s broadcast contract bumps that figure substantially.      

Observers of MLS have surmised that Inter Miami may be a fit, meaning Messi and Ronaldo would be first-time teammates in South Florida just ahead of North America hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games next June/July.

If not Miami, New York City FC, Minnesota United, San Diego FC, and the league-best (as of late May) Vancouver Whitecaps might be landing places.

It’s not only MLS that has been linked to Ronaldo, as the owner of the English Premier League’s Crystal Palace enterprise has reportedly offered CR7 a percentage of that entity.

Whether it’s ‘soccer’ or ‘football,’ the next move of Cristiano Ronaldo is full of intrigue.

Here’s a bit of a primer on CR7 and soccer news…

Is Ronaldo a Billionaire or a Millionaire?

If you Google “Ronaldo’s net worth”, there’s a figure between $1.2 and $1.4 billion, including his salary, endorsements, business ventures/investments, and, of course, clipping coupons. Per soccer rumors, that is more than Lionel Messi, currently the highest-paid player in MLS.

Which Team Does Ronaldo Own? 

Those who wish to obtain the services of Cristiano Ronaldo have opened their wallets, some with more than cash. It’s been reported that the current ownership of Crystal Palace in the English Premier League has offered CR7 a stake in the team. Soccer game odds would be affected once Ronaldo’s next team is set.

Does BetUS Offer Constant Updates on FIFA World Cup Games Betting Lines?

Indeed. There are FIFA World Cup games, albeit qualifying games, scheduled for the first part of June and on the board as of this writing. Once the tournament’s field of 48 (it was 32) is set, expect to see odds and props on those matches.

Any Final Thoughts?

Whether North America’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup is a sufficient ‘carrot’ to entice Cristiano Ronaldo remains to be seen. He may be on the other side of 40, but CR7 remains both great and greatly in demand.