Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell from the Portugal national team has opened the door to a wish that, for now, belongs only to the imagination. Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera, who has spent most of his career in Europe before joining MLS, shared his thoughts on the Portuguese star and said he would love to see him one day competing in the league where Lionel Messi plays.
Herrera, a Mexican international who faced Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League during his time at Porto and Atletico Madrid, did not hide his admiration for the forward. “Words are not needed to talk about a player with his career. The truth is that it has been a pleasure to face him and to live in his era,” Herrera said during a Houston Dynamo press conference.
That admiration quickly turned into a wish. “I hope he can come compete here, because I think it would be spectacular to have Cristiano here. Especially because Messi is here, and I always think people like this duo that has given us everything throughout their careers,” Herrera continued.
For now, however, the idea remains only a fantasy. Ronaldo is under contract with Al Nassr until 2027, and everything suggests he has no plans to leave the Middle E...