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On Wednesday, the three biggest sports stars have suffered heart defeats for the last 20 years, but is it time to start preparing for forgiveness?
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James eliminated from their competitions and Now he has to admit the reality of what is ahead of us in their advanced age.
We examine their failures and throw an hour forward to predict whether this is really the beginning of the end.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronald’s scene seemingly quarreling with him while playing Last seconds defeat of the AFC Champions League Al Nassra of Kawasaki Fondale As he stood alone in the central circle, he would upset his greatest fans.
The Portuguese superstar had a great chance of grabbing a late equalist, but fluttered its lines while Japanese side progressed to the finals.
This extended Ronald’s waiting for a big trophy with his Saudi Arabian club and acknowledged after that “The dream will have to wait.”
But despite his advanced years, the 40-year-old does not show signs of slowing.
He scored a whopping 91 goals in 102 games for Al Nasr to score, and his legendary work ethics means he is still in excellent shape.
The new contract is reportedly awaiting to be signed and will probably wish for the last swan in the big tournament with Portugal at the World Cup next summer.
Judgment: Ronald’s ego will continue to push him. Expect the former Manchester United star, Real Madrid and Juventus last for at least a few years.
▪️ Al-Nassr loses 3-2 in the semifinals of the AFC Champions League
▪️ Inter Miami loses 5-1 (to AGG.) In the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinalsCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi threw out of their continental competitions on the same day 😔 pic.twitter.com/ite65rhm7f
– b/r football (@brfootball) May 1, 2025
Lionel Messi
Messi’s goal drought has spread to four games as his Inter Miami Side lost 3-1 at home in Vancouver Whitecaps In the Champions Cocacaf-Kanadjan Cup semi-finals who have completed a 5-1 victory.
The 37-year-old Argentine was a peripheral figure because, once, he failed to deliver when he needed the most.
His future seems clearer than the great rival Ronald.
Talks about the contract are obviously ongoing, so Messi stays with Miami to be a character while moving to a new Stadium at Freedom Park next year, and in 2026 he also gave him the opportunity to help his country defend the crown of the World Cup he played such a big role in delivery in Qatar.
After that, it seems very little for him.
Judgment: Don’t be surprised if Messi leaves after the MLS 2026 season, maybe with a medal of another World Cup winner in the back pocket.
LeBron James
James and colleague Superstar Luka Doncic were supposed to inspire Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA playoffs. Instead, Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated in the first round.
James scored 22 points in game 5, but that was not enough because Timberwolves mitigated 103-96.
The 40-year-old then asked how long he would continue to play and was unclear in his response.
“I don’t know,” James said. “I have no answer to that. (That’s something I sit with my family, my wife and support group and somehow talk about it and see what’s going on and just talk to myself for how long I want to continue playing.”
LeBron James is 2-12 in the last 14 playoffs:
🧱 2023: 0-4 vs nuggets
🧱 2024: 1-4 vs nuggets
🧱 2025: 1-4 VS Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/q4unjfudb2
– Brickcenter (@brickscenter) May 1, 2025
He has a year left on a 24-month-old contract, but he has the opportunity to hit a free agency this summer.
Judgment: It will depend a lot on the development of his son Bronny.
If the younger James can get more time to play in big leagues, then it could be too much temptation for Lebron and will almost certainly see their jobs with the Lakers.
However, after 2026, he begins to become blurred. Enjoy James while you can because his next season will be the last.
