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Messi’s Inter Miami to face Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Riyadh Season Cup next year

The football jerseys of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo with his new Saudi club al-Nassr and Argentina's Lionel Messi with his new US club Inter Miami CF are displayed for sale at a vendor's stall at Qatar's touristic Souq Waqif bazar in Doha on August 7, 2023. (Photo: KARIM JAAFAR/AFP)

By Sports Reporter | Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Messi and Ronaldo, who have faced each other more than 30 times in their careers, have won 13 Ballon d'Or awards between them, with the Argentine leading that race eight to five.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is gearing up to face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup early next year.

The Major League Soccer team revealed on Monday, December 11, that they would be participating in a three-team round-robin tournament as part of their inaugural international tour, with stops planned in El Salvador and Hong Kong.

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The Riyadh Season Cup will see Inter Miami in action against Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29, followed by a highly anticipated match against Al-Nassr at the same venue on February 1.

Inter Miami's Chief Business Officer, Xavier Asensi, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming matches, stating in a press release, "This is another major opportunity to create lasting relationships with passionate fans. We are excited to connect with new supporters in Saudi Arabia, and also hope people all over the world will be tuning in to see a pair of dream matches like these."

The clash between Messi and Ronaldo adds an extra layer of excitement, given their storied rivalry that has seen them face each other more than 30 times throughout their careers. Between them, the football legends have amassed an impressive 13 Ballon d'Or awards, with Messi leading the race eight to five.

After leaving Paris St Germain, Messi received an offer to play in the Saudi league but ultimately chose to sign with Inter Miami. His presence has already made a significant impact, leading the team to victory in the Leagues Cup and causing a surge in ticket prices as fans clamor to witness the magic of Messi on the field.