Beckham's Billion-Euro Mirage: Ronaldo to MLS with Messi in Sight?
5 April 2026
Rumor vs Reality: Beckham's Billion-Euro MLS Bid
In the last hours, whispers have stirred the sports world, claiming David Beckham, an Inter Miami owner, was in talks to sign Cristiano Ronaldo to play alongside Lionel Messi in MLS.
The chatter intensified when reports attributed to Fabrizio Romano suggested a 1.4 billion euro bid could occur in 2025, but Ronaldo reportedly stayed in Saudi Arabia, renewing his contract with Al Nassr.
Scrutiny revealed no trace of such statements on Romano's official channels, and no new comments from Beckham about similar deals. The claims appear to have originated from a parody account on X that mimicked a well-known journalist, spreading misinformation widely.
Meanwhile, Beckham was busy opening Inter Miami's Nu Stadium, where the team drew 2-2 with Austin FC in their first match at the new venue. Lionel Messi scored early with a header, and Luis Suárez equalized in the 82nd minute to salvage a point as Inter Miami debuted as league champions.
Other headlines linked to unrelated topics circulated, but the piece notes the rumor lacked credible backing and Ronaldo’s continued commitment to Al Nassr. Inter Miami's MLS pursuit remains intact despite the gossip mill running at full tilt.
In closing, truth travels fast, but rumor travels faster—until you check the official accounts. If the deal were real, Miami would need a bigger welcome committee and a larger belt for the press conferences. Punchlines: That rumor moved faster than Ronaldo in sprint mode, but it crashed under official scrutiny; and if Ronaldo and Messi really shared a team in the United States, the defense would need a GPS for where the ball actually is.
