Lionel Messi Helps To Slow Down Cristiano Ronaldo Exit

That’s according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, who claim the 32-year-old has an offer on the table to join David Beckham’s MLS franchise in Miami.

Ronaldo has slammed in 432 goals and won 14 trophies since joining Real from Manchester United in a then-world-record £80m deal in 2009.

And his tally of five Ballon d’Ors marks him out as one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen.

Ronaldo’s La Liga nemesis Messi has won the prestigious award the same number of times due to his exploits at Barcelona.

And the latest reports from Spain suggest Ronaldo is determined to perform at the highest level for as long as possible to ensure he becomes top dog.

Don Balon reckon Ronaldo has received a concrete offer to be the face of Beckham’s new MLS franchise.

However, he’s told the ex-Real wideman that he’s not ready to head across the Atlantic just yet.

Ronaldo is desperate to ensure he does not end his career with fewer Ballon d’Or awards than Messi.

And it seems he wants to build up a lead on the Argentine, who’s two years his junior.

Ronaldo also faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in the battle for the Ballon d’Or.

Don Balon suggest Ronaldo will call it a day at Real and head to the MLS in three years’ time.

That’s when the contract the Portuguese signed back in November 2016 expires.