Soccer fans are gearing up for possibly one of the biggest showdowns in Saudi Arabia between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. It looks like the Al Nassr star and the rest of the team are taking this game very seriously. Moreover, the Saudi giants have planned an extensive 10-day warm-up trip before they face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
The game in the Riyadh Cup has been called the last dance. Therefore, fans will be hopeful that the encounter between the two soccer legends will result in an exhilarating spectacle for their enjoyment.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s plan to intensively train for Inter Miami clash
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Just a few days ago, Inter Miami officially confirmed their match against Al Nassr in a friendly scheduled for 1st February as part of the Riyadh Cup. Joining them in the tournament will be Al Hilal. Consequently, the expectations and odds are high for Cristiano Ronaldo and the team. In preparation for these upcoming matches, they have planned a 10-day trip to China before the tournament kicks off. According to a Saudi media outlet, Al Nassr will also be traveling to China, commencing their journey on the 19th of January.
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في جولة شتوية لمدة عشرة ايام على أن تكون بدايتها من اليوم التاسع عشر من شهر يناير القادم يخوض فيها مباراتين قبل أن يعود للمواجهة الكبرى والتاريخية في أول فبراير عندما يواجه إنتر ميامي ضمن فعاليات موسم الرياض على ملعب الهيئه.#النصر pic.twitter.com/QOTMBeSrWC— عبدالعزيز العصيمي (@a_altamimi11) December 15, 2023
During their 10-day trip, the team will play two matches. Additionally, Al Nassr is set to benefit financially from the tour, receiving $10 million. However, Inter Miami, originally scheduled to play in China, faced cancellations for both matches. It was primarily due to ticketing and crowd management issues exacerbated by the passing of former Premier Li Keqiang. Notably, these tours are organized to coincide with the break in the Saudi league for the AFC Asia Cup.
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There is no doubt that the 38-year-old will take these friendlies seriously for the second half of the season. However, Lionel Messi is also not behind in terms of preparation as he prepares for the Saudi opponents.
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Lionel Messi already has his pre-season planned with Inter Miami
The Inter Miami star will return to training on the 10th of January. Before they travel for their Saudi tour, the MLS side will visit El Salvador to play against the national team in a friendly. The club has ensured that fans do not miss the Argentinian star during the off-season.
As a matter of fact, Lionel Messi has promised a trophy to Inter Miami fans in the next season. The 36-year-old will hope he continues his brilliant form after he arrived in the second half of the last season for the upcoming campaign.
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Al Nassr fans will also be the unstoppable goal-scoring form of Cristiano Ronaldo. Who will win the ultimate battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.