Two of the greatest footballers of all time were knocked out of continental tournaments within a few hours of each other.
They were playing in their club's continental championships semifinals.
Cristiano Ronaldo was seen talking to himself after Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr FC lost to the Japanese team Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite 3-2.
On the other side of the world, the American side, Inter Miami CF, lost to the Canadian team Vancouver Whitecaps in the Concacaf Champions Cup 5–1.
Lionel Messi played all 90 minutes for Inter Miami CF and took six shots, with two on target.
A similar coincident had occurred during 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia when Argentina lost to France and Portugal lost to Uruguay on the same night in the round of 16.