Portugues’s star, Cristiano Ronaldo, and his long-time Argentine rival, Lionel Messi, met yesterday in Saudi Arabia for a friendly match.
The multiple-time Ballon d’Or winners both led their sides to a scoreline of nine goals on Thursday evening in the match fixed between French club, Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh All-Stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in his first game in Saudi Arabia since signing for Al Nassr. The Portuguese international led the Saudi All Star XI in a friendly fixture against Paris Saint Germain in Riyadh. The European giants won 5-4, with both Lionel Messi – Ronaldo’s long-time rival – and Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet.
For PSG, Messi was on the scoresheet as did Marquinhos, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, and Ekitike while on Riyad All-Stars, Ronaldo scored twice (one penalty), so also Jang, and Talisca to end the game on 5-4.
Liberiabet reports that the friendly match was Ronaldo’s first game since joining Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr after ending his contract with English Premier League side, Manchester United