12th—this is how much Major League Soccer ranked by Opta Analyst in the list of the top 30 leagues across the world in 2025. Quite surprising, considering that throughout the years, many big names have graced the very American soil with their presence, including Lionel Messi , Luis Suarez, former stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale, as well as David Beckham, who, back in the days, used to play but now owns a team. Yet, here we are, witnessing the MLS not even making the top 10, let alone being compared with the big five of Europe.

Sure, a lot of factors may come into play in deciding such a thing. But one thing is clear: the conversation about the hope for the American men’s league to enter the best league in the world never dies, with many greats of the beautiful game

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