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Messi and Ronaldo to Face Off in Saudi Arabia

Inter Miami's first international tour includes a match against Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup.

  • Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will play two matches in Saudi Arabia as part of the Riyadh Season Cup, including one against Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, on February 1.
  • The matches will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, with the first match against Al-Hilal scheduled for January 29.
  • This will be the first international tour for Inter Miami, which also includes stops in El Salvador and Hong Kong.
  • Messi and Ronaldo have faced off 35 times in their careers, with Messi's teams winning 16 times, Ronaldo's teams winning 10 times, and nine matches ending in a draw.
  • Saudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports, particularly football, signing some of the game's biggest players despite allegations of 'sportswashing'.
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