Ronaldo vs Messi: GOAT debate finally set to come to an end as Inter Miami take on Al Nassr

Ronaldo vs Messi: GOAT debate finally set to come to an end as Inter Miami take on Al Nassr

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:23 - 12.12.2023

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami has confirmed that it will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will face off for the last time when Inter Miami and Al Nassr meet in the Riyadh season cup in February.

Saudi officials initially announced Inter Miami's participation in the tournament, albeit prematurely, as the MLS side came out to debunk the reports.

Now, it appears that there have been further discussions between both parties and the event is now back on.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami playing in the MLS | Photo Credit: AP
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr || (Photo Credit: Imago)

Messi vs Ronaldo for one last dance

Inter Mami announced Monday it will play Al Hilal on Jan. 29 and Al Nassr,  Ronaldo's team on Feb. 1.

"These matches will offer important tests for our team, which will benefit us as we approach the new season," Inter Miami sporting director Chris Henderson said. 

"We're excited for our group to get the chance to go up against teams with as much quality as Al-Hilal and Al Nassr."

In the 35 encounters between Messi and Ronaldo in matches for club and country over the years, Messi's teams emerged victorious 16 times, Ronaldo's teams secured 10 wins, and the sides played to a draw on nine occasions. 

Messi contributed 21 goals and 12 assists in these clashes, while Ronaldo scored 20 goals and provided one assist.

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