After China Cancelled Lionel Messi’s Plans, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Set to Play 2 Games in the Country

Cristiano Ronaldo is gearing up to travel to China in the upcoming January break. Reportedly, he will play 2 games in the Asian country. This news came after Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s China tour was canceled because of various reasons. It looks like the Asian country will get to witness the Argentine icon’s arch-rival in their country. From the looks of it, this is an opportunity for the Chinese soccer federation to show the revival of the sport in recent years.

The exact schedule of the friendlies is not yet known for the Al Nassr team. However, it will help the soccer icon to remain fit as the Saudi-based club has a fixture gap next year in January.

Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo are claimed to be planning a China trip

Inter Miami were all set to play in 2 friendlies in China as a part of their off-season tour in November. However, the organizers had to cancel the tour because of several setbacks. This also led to the soccer fans being disappointed as they could have got the opportunity to watch Lionel Messi play in their country. It looks like the disappointment for the soccer fans is going to turn into happiness as Ronaldo will now play in the friendlies in the country.

According to reports, Al Nassr has agreed to tour China to play 2 friendlies. This is because the Saudi Pro League will take a break because of the Asian Cup. This allows Al Nassr to travel to promote their team in the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo in Asia. The tour also makes sense for the club financially. The Saudi Pro side will receive more than $10 million. They will play one friendly against a Chinese club and another match against all-stars from the league.

The Chinese organizers have done well to compensate for the confusion that canceled Messi’s arrival in the country. These friendlies also come at the right time for the Portuguese star as he prepares for another major tournament later this year.

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Al Nassr has a very busy schedule in November and December. They play games in the Saudi League, Kings Cup, and also the Asian Champions League. However, they have no games in January because of the Asian Cup. But, now the planning of friendlies will also help Cristiano Ronaldo stay match-fit for the Euros in 2024. The tournament is going to happen in Germany starting in June.

On the other hand, before they travel to China, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have important matches. The club has a league game every 2-3 days in November after the international break. They face league leaders Al Hilal in a very important match on December 1.

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At the age of 38, Cristiano Ronaldo is more fit than ever. He has scored 44 goals combined for club and country this year. Are you ready to watch the soccer veteran kick a soccer ball in China? Let us know in the comments below.