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Lionel Messi’s MLS continues to climb international league rankings, but still trails Cristiano Ronaldo’s SPL
- MLS rose nine positions to 40th in the 2025 IFFHS world league rankings, aided by Messi's presence in Inter Miami.
- MLS now sits between Morocco's top division and Hungary's, with 426.75 points.
- The Saudi Pro League ranks 13th, far ahead of MLS with 868.75 points.
- MLS remains the third-ranked league within CONCACAF, behind Liga MX and Costa Rica's Primera División.
- Liga MX is the highest-ranked CONCACAF league at 22nd with 646.5 points.
- Inter Miami and Messi’s addition boosted MLS visibility and competition level.
- Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and the SPL remain ahead of MLS by a wide margin in global rankings.
- The IFFHS 2025 rankings base the standings on comprehensive league data and performance signals.
- The article notes MLS’s growth in popularity due to global stars despite the gap to SPL.
- The piece highlights MLS’s regional standing in CONCACAF compared with other leagues.
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