Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is getting ready for a fun set of games in Saudi Arabia early next year. One of the games is against old foe Cristiano Ronaldo and his club Al-Nassr, which was announced by the Major League Soccer team on Monday. The three-team round-robin Riyadh Season Cup is a big step forward in Inter Miami’s first foreign tour. The team will now go to El Salvador and Hong Kong, among other places.
The match between Miami and Al-Hilal is set for January 29 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. On February 1, Miami will play Al-Nassr at the same site. Inter Miami’s chief business officer, Xavier Asensi, was excited about the chance and said, “This is another great chance to build 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,” said Asensi.
Messi and Ronaldo are two of the most famous football players of all time, and they have already played each other over 30 times. Fans are very excited for their next match. The Riyadh Season Cup not only offers exciting games, but it also gives Inter Miami a chance to connect with fans around the world.
Messi turned down a chance to play in the Saudi league after his time with Paris St. Germain and instead signed with Miami. He has had a big effect, as evidenced by the fact that the team won the Leagues Cup and ticket prices went through the roof. Messi’s choice to play in the Riyadh Season Cup shows his dedication to Inter Miami and raises the excitement level for the team’s international trip.