Lionel Messi will face rival Cristiano Rolando as soon as once more as Inter Miami confront Al-Hilal SFC and Al Nassr FC throughout the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia.
The Main League Soccer group will play each friendlies on the Kingdom Area in Riyadh, confronting Al-Hilal on Monday, January 29, earlier than taking up Al Nassr three days later.
“That is one other main alternative to create lasting relationships with passionate followers. We’re excited to attach with new supporters in Saudi Arabia, and in addition hope individuals all around the world might be tuning in to see a pair of dream matches like these,” stated Xavier Asensi, Inter Miami CF Chief Enterprise Officer.
“These matches will provide essential exams for our group, which is able to profit us as we method the brand new season. We’re excited for our group to get the prospect to go up in opposition to groups with as a lot high quality as Al-Hilal and Al Nassr,” added Chris Henderson, Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director.
The announcement comes simply three weeks after Inter Miami denied the group’s participation within the upcoming Riyadh Season Cup. Wow, the 2 friendlies will function a part of Inter Miami’s worldwide pre-season tour that features stops in El Salvador, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong.
Messi and Rolando performed in opposition to one another for the primary time since January 2023, when Paris Saint-Germain confronted the Saudi All-Stars. Each gamers scored earlier than PSG triumphed 5-4 over Rolando’s facet. The 2 gamers have confronted off 36 occasions total with each membership and nation, with Messi edging out the Portugal determine with 16 victories, 9 attracts and 10 loses.
