Lionel Messi, Argentina's World Cup-winning captain, and Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, gear up for a clash in an exhibition match set for February 2024.
The encounter set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the 'Riyadh Super Cup,' showcasing star-studded line ups from Messi's Inter Miami and Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
Representing the United States, Inter Miami boasts an impressive roster including Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and DeAndre Yedlin.
On the opposing side, Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia will feature Cristiano Ronaldo alongside stellar talents like Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte, Marcelo Brozovic, and Alex Telles.
The Last Dance
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في المملكة ارينا 📌 Feb 2024
It's the last dance of football greatness! 🏆
Ronaldo vs Messi clash on the pitch.
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This showdown marks the first meeting of Messi and Ronaldo since their iconic rivalry in Spain, where Messi played for Barcelona and Ronaldo for Real Madrid.
Although organisers have not announced a specific date and venue, football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this clash of titans on the pitch.
The 'Last Dance' holds special significance as it symbolises what could potentially be the final encounter between these two football legends.
Their last face-off saw Messi's former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), emerge victorious with a 5-4 win against Ronaldo's Riyadh All-Stars XI in January 2023.
Football fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating the spectacle that Messi and Ronaldo, now with new clubs, are set to deliver.
