18 JAN 2023

The Messi-Ronaldo Rivalry Reaches
Riyadh

Vivek mishra

Duel in riyadh

Cristiano Ronaldo will be up against Lionel Messi in an exhibition match between PSG and Saudi All-Star XI side.

CR7 joins Al nassr

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr for a reported $200 million-a-year deal after his World Cup exit.

Messi World champion

Messi scored twice to lead Argentina to World Cup glory on December 18, 2022 in one of the greatest finals ever.

Champion of champions league

Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140), and assists (42) in the Champions League.

king of camp nou

Messi has won 35 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles, 4 Copa del Rey titles, and 4 Champions Leagues with Barcelona.

euro champion

Ronaldo has the highest number of international goals (118), and has won the Euro 2016 with Portugal.

first international trophy

Messi won the 2021 Copa America with Argentina after losing in the final three times.

5 ballon d'or

Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards, and four European Golden Shoes.

the goat?

Messi has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards, and a record six European Golden Shoes.

Revival of the rivalry?

There are reports that Saudi club Al Hilal is planning on signing Messi. If that happens, this rivalry will be rekindled.