On Saturday, the 38-year-old Messi scored his sixth brace in seven games for Inter Miami as they beat the New York Red Bulls 5–1, but it was the mark he set in the matchup that brought Ronaldo into the conversation.

With Lionel Messi's presence for the MLS All-Stars Game on Wednesday still in doubt, the Inter Miami star is facing potential sanctions.

Two years ago today, Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami and he truly announced himself in the most special way. The MLS side faced Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup and went into the break ahead, thanks to a goal from Robert Taylor just before half-time.