Cristiano Ronaldo has come under fire from fans for a recent video posted on his YouTube channel, coinciding with Lionel Messi’s 46th career trophy win. On Thursday, Messi delivered a remarkable performance for Inter Miami, scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew, which secured the MLS Supporters’ Shield for the first time in the club’s history. This victory also ensured Inter Miami’s place in the MLS Cup play-offs, the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and the Club World Cup. It marked the second trophy Messi has won since joining David Beckham’s franchise, following their triumph in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Messi’s contributions have been nothing short of extraordinary, with 30 goals in just 34 matches under coach Tata Martino.
However, amid the celebrations surrounding Messi’s latest achievement, his long-time rival Ronaldo faced backlash for his actions. Ronaldo, who boasts a massive following of 63 million subscribers on his YouTube channel ‘UR,’ uploaded a video titled “The Craziest Race of Cristiano Ronaldo on His CR7 Racing Car.” The video, which has already amassed 2 million views, is an animated simulation of Ronaldo racing in a Formula One car. In this virtual race, Ronaldo passes some of football’s greatest goal scorers, including Robert Lewandowski, Pele, Romario, and even Messi, ultimately finishing with an exaggerated tally of 1,000 goals—a nod to his recent career milestone.
While the video was clearly meant to be lighthearted and creative, it didn’t sit well with many fans. The video featured the commentary “Bye Messi Bye!” which fueled the perception that Ronaldo was overshadowing Messi’s historic moment. Fans were quick to criticize the timing and the content of the video, with some calling it a display of insecurity.
One viewer commented, “Ronaldo is creating his own happiness at this point,” while another was more direct: “Wait! Ronaldo uploaded this on the same day Messi achieved his 46th career trophy? How insecure can he be?” Other comments echoed similar sentiments, with one user saying, “This is actually insane levels of obsession… like if it’s a race, it must be implying that Messi was at 841 goals before him, and he overtook him, which is obviously not the case.” Another added, “By now, if you don’t know he’s obsessed with Messi, then you don’t know him.” The critiques culminated in a final remark, “CR7 posting this when Messi wins his 46th trophy? It’s just brutal self-trolling!”
While the rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has always been a topic of debate among fans, this particular incident sparked a wave of criticism towards Ronaldo. Many interpreted his post as an attempt to divert attention from Messi’s success, which added fuel to the long-standing comparisons between the two football icons.
Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself in the spotlight for reasons other than his performance on the football pitch, after posting a video on his YouTube channel shortly after Lionel Messi’s latest triumph. The video, posted on Ronaldo’s immensely popular ‘UR’ channel, which boasts over 63 million subscribers, came just after Messi secured the 46th major trophy of his career. Messi’s stunning performance for Inter Miami saw him score twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew, which secured the MLS Supporters’ Shield for the first time in the club’s history. This achievement also ensured the team a spot in the MLS Cup play-offs, as well as qualification for both the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup.
Ronaldo’s YouTube Video Sparks Controversy After Messi’s Trophy Success
The win marked another significant moment for Inter Miami and David Beckham’s franchise, who have witnessed a remarkable turnaround since Messi joined the team earlier in 2023. Messi’s presence has been transformative, with the Argentine legend scoring an impressive 30 goals in just 34 appearances for the club. This latest triumph adds to the Leagues Cup win in 2023, giving Messi his second trophy with the Florida-based team in less than a year. As Messi continues to shine, with a career now boasting 46 major titles, his ongoing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo once again captured the attention of fans worldwide.
However, Ronaldo’s timing in posting a new video on his YouTube channel did not go unnoticed by fans, sparking a wave of criticism and leading to accusations of insecurity. The video in question was titled “The Craziest Race of Cristiano Ronaldo on His CR7 Racing Car,” and it featured a simulation of Ronaldo behind the wheel of a Formula One car, racing against some of football’s all-time greats. In this animated sequence, Ronaldo is seen overtaking legendary goal-scorers such as Robert Lewandowski, Pele, Romario, and even Lionel Messi himself. The race ends with Ronaldo reaching an exaggerated tally of 1,000 career goals, a playful nod to his recent milestone in real life.
While the video was likely intended as a fun and light-hearted piece of content, it quickly drew negative reactions from some viewers. The commentary in the video, which included the line “Bye Messi Bye!” was viewed by many as an unnecessary and poorly timed jab at his long-time rival. Fans were quick to call out the timing of the video’s release, which coincided with Messi’s remarkable achievement. Many felt that the video was an attempt to steal the spotlight from Messi’s success and refocus attention on Ronaldo, a move that struck some as petty.
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