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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, 'The Last Dance'! Legendary Argentine's Inter Miami to take on Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr in Riyadh Season Cup during MLS preseason

The announcement came on Tuesday morning, one day after Inter Miami Sporting Director Chris Henderson said that the club was undergoing preseason preparation for 2024, including a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/lionel-messi-argentine-inter-miami-preseason-friendly-against-newells-old-boys/blt0e41cb72b3350ec0" target="_blank">potential friendly against Messi's childhood club Newell's Old Boys.</a> Now, there's official word on what the Herons' preseason will entail, and it's a final chance for Messi and Ronaldo to go head-to-head on the pitch. Al-Nassr will host the Argentine's side as well as fellow Saudi team Al-Hilal, who feature Brazilian star Neymar. However, he will not participate due to injury. The Riyadh Season Cup will kick off during the first week of February.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Last Dance مباراة تاريخية تجمع أساطير كرة القدم رونالدو و ميسي نادي انتر ميامي يلعب ضد نادي النصر في بطولة كأس موسم الرياض… ⚽❤️🇸🇦 في المملكة ارينا 📌 Feb 2024 It's the last dance of football greatness! 🏆 Ronaldo vs Messi clash on the pitch. Watch Inter Miami FC… <a href="https://t.co/3aHtVGtFQI">pic.twitter.com/3aHtVGtFQI</a>— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Turki_alalshikh/status/1726995982628376977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Messi and Ronaldo have clashed a total of 36 times over their storied careers, with their first meeting coming in 2008. Match 37 is being dubbed as 'The Last Dance' with two of the greatest footballers to ever grace the pitch lining up against each other one last time. Messi leads the way between the two with 16 wins to Ronaldo's 11.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

"H.E Turki Alalshikh welcomed the participation of Inter Miami CF, noting that the tournament will have a global following due to the prominent international football stars who play for the three clubs. He stressed that the league is an extension of the major international events that Riyadh Season presents to visitors and to the world. For his part, Mr. Jorge Mas welcomed the participation of Inter Miami CF in Riyadh Season, praising the great development witnessed in the field of football in Saudi Arabia, in addition to the great transformations witnessed in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom."

WHAT THE PRESS RELEASE SAID

The Argentine is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-vs-brazil-why-argentina-icon-struggled-to-take-down-south-america-other-superpower/blt5a8f9dc496fc72c4" target="_blank">set to take on Brazil on Tuesday evening in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying action</a>, before returning to Miami for the MLS offseason. Ronaldo, meanwhile, is back in Saudi Arabia after two matches with Portugal during the international break, with Al-Nassr playing Al-Akhdoud Friday afternoon.Make 1xBet your trusted betting companion. Use the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/betting/1xbet-promo-code-india/blt60f7f1e933d28415" target="_self">promo code</a> to access an array of sports events, bet with confidence, and enjoy an enriching betting experience.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI AND RONALDO?

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, 'The Last Dance'! Legendary Argentine and Inter Miami to take on Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr in Riyadh Season Cup during MLS preseason | Goal.com

The KSA announced the inaugural Riyadh Cup will feature &apos;The Last Dance&apos; between Messi and Ronaldo, with Inter Miami and Al-Nassr set to square off.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi, &apos;The Last Dance&apos;! Legendary Argentine&apos;s Inter Miami to take on Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr in Riyadh Season Cup during MLS preseason