Despite entering the 2025 Leagues Cup final as clear favorites, Inter Miami fell to the Seattle Sounders, who capitalized on the key scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Sounders’ defensive tenacity effectively stifled the Herons’ dynamic offense, marking Lionel Messi‘s first defeat in a final since joining the franchise. This outcome inevitably sparks comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo, whose team also recently faced a similar fate in its latest final.

During his 20-year career, Lionel Messi has appeared in 44 finals, winning 31 and losing 13. In comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo has played in 37 finals, securing 25 victories and suffering 12 defeats. With that, the Argentine star holds a superior winning ratio, as he has competed in more finals while keeping a similar defeat coun

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