The much-awaited clash between football legends Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi is set to unfold at the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia.
The eagerly awaited day for football fans is finally near. Recent reports suggest that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to renew their on-field rivalry in the upcoming Riyadh Season Cup. Earlier on January 21, they played for each other for the first time in the last few years.
On December 12, Inter Miami officially announced their participation in the Riyadh Season Cup with two friendly matches confirmed in Saudi Arabia. However, Saudi officials have reported it already. Notably, one of these games is to feature the much-awaited clash between football icons Ronaldo and Messi. The players are ready to represent their franchise teams in these upcoming matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo will remain in the colors of Al Nassr, while eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi will grace the field as Inter Miami’s key player.
What Inter Miami Officials Said?
Upon confirming their participation in the Riyadh Season Cup, Inter Miami Chief Business Officer Xavier Asensi expressed his excitement, saying, “This presents another important opportunity to build lasting relationships with passionate fans.”
He added, “We are thrilled to be connecting with new supporters in Saudi Arabia, and we also look forward to people from all over the world coming to watch these dream matches.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Vs. Lionel Messi History
Argentina’s Messi and Portugal’s Ronaldo have met 35 times in their careers. Messi won 16, Ronaldo won 10, and drew on nine occasions. Throughout these matchups, Messi scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists, while Ronaldo scored 20 goals and provided one assist.
Now when the officials have confirmed the matches, fans are eagerly waiting for another clash between these legends.
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