WHAT HAPPENED ?
MLS organization acted to refute the initial rumours about this date that they were planning a match of this nature. However, they have since revealed that these two enduring rivals will square off for what may be their final encounter of their extraordinary careers. As part of Inter Miami’s inaugural international tour, two men who have combined for thirteen Ballons d’Or will compete in the Riyadh Cup. Messi vs Ronaldo fans are excited again.
- MLS side heading to the Middle East
- Will line up against CR7 & Co
- Eternal rivals locking horns once more
THE BIGGER PICTURE :
Messi vs Ronaldo are widely considered to be two of the greatest players of all time and competed against each other. For soccer’s that was biggest prizes during their prime years at Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively.
36 times throughout the years, Messi vs Ronaldo have squared off in club and national competitions. On 16 of those occasions, Messi’s teams won. While Ronaldo’s teams have won 11, and on the remaining nine, the sides have settled for a draw. In those games, Ronaldo has 21 goals and one assist, while Messi has 22 goals and 11 assists.
Inter Miami welcomed Messi onto their books in the summer of 2023 and enjoyed Leagues Cup glory within weeks of his arrival in the United States are due to face Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29, 2024. On February 1, they will play Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr team at the same location. There are now four preseason games scheduled for Inter Miami. The first is on January 19 against the El Salvador national team, and the last is on February 4 against a group of elite players in Hong Kong.