Inter Miami on Monday confirmed particulars of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia subsequent yr which is able to embrace a showdown between Lionel Messi and previous rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The Major League Soccer membership had already introduced plans for the crew to face Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr in Riyadh, with out confirming a date. Inter stated on Monday the crew would tackle Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal on the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29.

They will then face Al Nassr on the identical venue on February 1, giving Messi the possibility to lock horns as soon as once more with Ronaldo within the newest installment of a rivalry that has spanned many years stretching again to their first assembly in 2008.

“These matches will offer important tests for our team, which will benefit us as we approach the new season,” stated Chris Henderson, Miami’s chief soccer officer and sporting director.

Miami will journey to Hong Kong following the Saudi Arabia video games to play a crew made up from the Chinese territory’s First Division on February 4.

The crew will then head again to the US for the beginning of the MLS season later in February.

The two footballing icons final crossed paths throughout a pleasant match between Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian League All Stars and Messi’s former membership Paris Sain-Germain earlier this yr. The French champions gained the sport 5-4, with Ronaldo scoring a brace.

Ronaldo on Monday scored his fiftieth aim of 2023 throughout Al Nassr’s 5-2 Saudi King Cup victory over rivals Al Shabab.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid ahead lashed house from shut vary along with his proper foot within the 74th minute.

“Great victory and I’m thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023,” the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram after his aim helped Al Nassr attain the semi-finals on Monday in Riyadh.

“All thanks to the unwavering support of my teammates, fans, and my family! There’s still room for a few more this year.”

The skipper averages almost a aim a sport since becoming a member of Al Nassr on the finish of final yr.

He has additionally struck 10 instances for Portugal in 9 matches in 2023.

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