Inter Miami FC, led by Lionel Messi, is gearing up for an exciting clash against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in 2024 as part of its preseason international tour. The Major League Soccer (MLS) club officially announced its participation in the Riyadh Season Cup, marking its first-ever international tour.
As part of the round-robin tournament format, Inter Miami will play two matches in Saudi Arabia. The team’s schedule includes a face-off against Al-Hilal SFC on January 29, followed by a highly anticipated clash against Al Nassr FC on February. Both matches are scheduled to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
The Riyadh Season Cup, featuring a three-team round-robin format, is a significant addition to Inter Miami’s international tour itinerary. In addition to Saudi Arabia, the club will make stops in El Salvador and Hong Kong during its preseason tour.
Xavier Asensi, Chief Business Officer of Inter Miami, expressed excitement about the opportunity to connect with new fans and create lasting relationships. He stated, “This is another major opportunity to create lasting relationships with passionate fans. We are excited to connect with new supporters in Saudi Arabia, and also hope people all over the world will be tuning in to see a pair of dream matches like these.”
The upcoming clash between Argentine Messi and Portuguese Ronaldo is highly anticipated, given their storied rivalry. Having faced each other 35 times in their careers, Messi holds 16 wins to Ronaldo’s 10, with nine draws. In these encounters, Messi contributed 21 goals and 12 assists, while Ronaldo registered 20 goals and one assist.
Football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting these matches, which promise to be a highlight of Inter Miami’s historic international tour.