Patrick Mahomes involved in failed effort to sign Cristiano Ronaldo to MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo's recent retirement from international football has reignited discussions about a potential transfer to Major League Soccer that never materialized. In December 2022, Sporting Kansas City aimed to secure Ronaldo after his exit from Manchester United, preparing a financial package and involving NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who expressed enthusiasm in assisting the negotiations. Mahomes, a minority owner of Sporting Kansas City, was prepared to help make the case to Ronaldo on the benefits of playing in the U.S. Ultimately, Ronaldo chose Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, leaving the MLS franchise to reflect on what could have been a historic transfer.

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