Inter Miami sets Saudi Arabia friendlies with Messi-Ronaldo showdown

Inter Miami has officially revealed the schedule for two anticipated friendlies set to take place in Saudi Arabia next year. The Major League Soccer club had previously disclosed their intention to face Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, in Riyadh, but had not specified the date.

Now, it has been confirmed that Inter Miami will clash with Al Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29. Subsequently, on February 1, they will take on Ronaldo’s Al Nassr at the same venue, reigniting the enduring rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo that originated in 2008.

Chris Henderson, the Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director of Miami, expressed the significance of these matches, emphasizing their role as crucial tests for the team as they gear up for the upcoming season. Following the Saudi Arabia fixtures, Inter Miami is set to travel to Hong Kong, where they will face a team composed of players from the Chinese territory’s First Division on February 4.

The team will then return to the United States to kick off their MLS season, commencing later in February. These fixtures promise to be pivotal moments for Inter Miami as they prepare for both domestic and international challenges.