Labor Day s "Milestra" and the two soccer players are shattering their dreams of the intercontinental arena

Melo Ronaldo both stopped in the intercontinental final

On International Labor Day, two "model workers" Ronaldo and Messi in the football world failed to use their victory to give fans a holiday gift. In the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League and the US Champions League, both teams led by them were out of the blue. Riyadh won 2-3 to the Japanese team Kawasaki striker at home, while Miami International defeated Vancouver White Lang with a total score of 1-5. On this day, 40-year-old Ronaldo and 38-year-old Messi seemed to dream of returning to the 2018 Russian World Cup, and failed again "simultaneously".

1. Ronaldo's AFC Champions League tragedy: The 170 million giants lost to the "civilian" Kawasaki striker

Before the game, almost everyone believed that Riyadh would advance easily. This Saudi giant has superstars such as Ronaldo, Mane, and Duran. The team's net worth is as high as 176 million euros, while its opponent Kawasaki striker is only 15.28 million euros, and the price gap between the starting lineup is 24 times. However, miracles on the football field are often born in the huge difference. In the 10th minute of the

game, the Japanese team broke the deadlock with a world wave. Although Mane quickly equalized the score, Kawasaki forward scored two goals in the second half with tacit pass and cut cooperation. Ronaldo only made two shots in the game. He missed the opportunity to draw the empty goal before the end of the game and could only watch the team lose 2-3. After the game, Ronaldo wrote on social media: "Sometimes, dreams need to wait, and I am proud of the team."

Ironically, Ronaldo's personal data is still dazzling - he won two and a half years in Riyadh, and he scored 97 goals in 108 games and 8 goals in 8 AFC Champions League this season. But the team's honors are very few, with only one Arab Champions League that is not officially recognized. In the Saudi league, the team is 8 points behind the top, and there is little hope of winning the championship. The "key gentleman" who once dominated the Champions League has now repeatedly hit a wall in the Asian arena, which makes people sigh that time is unforgiving.

2. Messi's American Cup Nightmare: The old Barcelona boy cannot beat the ruthless years. Messi on the other end of the Atlantic also experiences the bitterness of "powerlessness". Miami International, which was behind 0-2 in the first leg, scored 9 minutes into the second leg, ignited hopes of a comeback. However, the defense line collapsed in the second half, conceding 3 goals in 20 minutes, and finally lost 1-3. Messi made 5 successful 6 passes, but only 2 shots in the 6 shots, and his pass success rate dropped to 73%.

What is even more sad is the team configuration - Miami International has gathered the "Barcelona U40" lineups, Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Alba, with an average age of 36 years old. Even though the veterans still have skills, they are hard to resist physical decline. Messi participated in 9 goals in the first 8 games this season, but suddenly "stopped" in the last 4 games, synchronizing with the team's three consecutive losses. Although he brought the team the first North American League Cup in team history after joining, the major honors such as the American League Championship and the American League Cup have always been out of reach.

3. Can you choose the wrong track or can't you beat time? It is no accident that the two superstars failed on the same day. Although Ronaldo's victory in Riyadh, although his signing strategy is chaotic, Duran, who was signed at a sky-high price, conflicted with Ronaldo's style, and there were many loopholes on the defensive end. In contrast, Saudi rival Jeddah United, Benzema led the league; Neymar "winned" three championships in Riyadh Crescent, which seemed to highlight Ronaldo's mistake in choosing the platform.

Messi's dilemma stems from the salary cap restrictions of the US Vocational League. Miami International cannot strengthen as comprehensively as a European giant, and can only pile up outdated superstars. When four veterans appeared at the same time, the team's imbalance in offense and defense was fully exposed. Before the game, coach Mascherano boldly said that he would copy Barcelona to reverse Paris 6-1, but he forgot that the real protagonist of the miracle was Neymar, who was 10 years younger.

4. Fans are hotly discussed: The hero is old, please watch and cherish it after the game. Netizens' comments were helpless: "All of them are about to retire, and it's not surprising to lose." Some fans also spoke up for Ronaldo: "Losing at 18 times the value is simply outrageous!" More people began to look forward to the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup. What height will these two veterans lead Portugal and Argentina to.

However, loyal fans still have a little expectation - Ronaldo is hitting the 1,000-goal mark in his career, while Messi may renew his contract with Miami until 2026. As one fan said: "They are still fighting at the age when they should have retired, and this persistence alone deserves applause." The road down the mountain may be able to walk side by side from the Champions League to the AFC Champions League, from the Camp Nou to Miami, Mero's battlefield is constantly being relegated, but his desire to win has never faded. They used their peak period to redefine football, but now they failed to share it at the end of their careers, which actually made the two more sympathetic.

The 2026 World Cup is near, and this is likely to be the last World Cup for the two. Regardless of the final outcome, this Labor Day's "milest mileage" will become a special footnote in football history - it records not the fall of the crown, but the last stubborn light before the curtain call of the legend.