The legacy and impact of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the soccer world is unparalleled. The veterans have been performing on the biggest stages of European football for nearly the past two decades. Their marvelous performances on the field have helped them become one of the most famous athletes ever. They have over 1 billion followers on Instagram combined. Messi and Ronaldo together have 12 Ballon d’Ors, and although the superstars have always been the most searched on Google, now a certain American has taken their place!

Now in their late thirties, both superstars have left Europe. Messi has joined MLS side Inter Miami, while Ronaldo has moved to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Nassr. Messi and Ronaldo have been two of the most searched personalities on Google for the past decade. But, their dominance ended after they were overshadowed by one of America’s most followed celebrities.

Who is the most searched person on Google, surpassing Messi and Ronaldo?

Taylor Swift has taken the internet by storm recently. The American singer has surpassed both Messi and Ronaldo in popularity as per the search volumes on Google. The 12-time Grammy winner has an average of 46 points on Google Trends. On the other hand, Messi averaged only 9 points, which is far from the American sensation. The Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, averaged 22 points.

There is no doubt that the two soccer stars have been at the very top over the past years. But their recent drop in popularity can be linked to their recent exit from European football. In contrast, Taylor Swift has become one of the most prominent singers in the 21st century. She has an enormous fan base, and her fans are referred to as ‘Swifties’. The singer has an astounding 101 Guinness World Records to her name. She has also sold more than 200 million album copies.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s new challenges

After dominating European football, Messi and Ronaldo will play in the MLS and SPL, respectively. Both the global stars have started their new chapters in astonishing form. After defeating Nashville SC, Messi captained Inter Miami to its first-ever major trophy, the Leagues Cup. The club has won 11 out of the 12 games the Argentine has featured, only drawing one and losing none.

The World Cup winner picked up an injury and has been out since then. Without the former PSG star, their record is horrendous. They have only won one of the five games, losing three matches, including the US Open Cup final.

Ronaldo has been in electrifying form this season. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has made 15 goal contributions in just seven games. He is currently the top scorer of the SPL. The Portuguese won his first title with Al-Nassr, the Arab Club Champions Cup this season. He guided 10-men Al-Nassr to the title with his stunning brace in the final. Currently 38, Ronaldo will be looking to win the Saudi League with Al-Nassr this season. But will face intense competition from other Saudi giants as well.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo help Al-Nassr clinch the league title?

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