Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Inter Miami to take on Al-Nassr in Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia

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The team's first international tour includes stops in El Salvador and Hong Kong in addition to the three-team round-robin Riyadh Season Cup.

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Miami's next scheduled matches are against Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29 and Al-Nassr on February 1 at the same location.

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Over the course of their careers, Messi and Ronaldo have faced off more than thirty times. Between them, they have won thirteen Ballon d'Or awards; Messi leads that competition eight to five.

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After leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Messi received an offer to play in the Saudi league, but he decided to sign with Miami instead, where he helped the team win the Leagues Cup and skyrocketed ticket prices.

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