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Messi vs. Ronaldo: The Showdown That Never Was

Al Nassr - Cristiano Ronaldo - Inter Miami - Lionel Messi - Riyadh Season Cup

Find out why the highly-anticipated clash between Messi's Inter Miami and Ronaldo's Al Nassr didn't live up to the hype!

Football fans worldwide were eagerly awaiting the ultimate showdown between two football legends, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as Inter Miami faced off against Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup. However, much to everyone's disappointment, Ronaldo was sidelined due to an injury, leaving Messi to lead his team without the long-anticipated face-off against his rival.

The match, dubbed 'The Last Dance,' was supposed to mark an iconic moment in football history, but the absence of Ronaldo shifted the dynamics of the game. With Messi on the bench for most of the game and Ronaldo cheering on from the sidelines, Al Nassr dominated the field, securing a resounding 6-0 victory over Inter Miami.

Despite the one-sided result, fans couldn't help but wonder what could have been if both Messi and Ronaldo had faced each other on the pitch. The match highlighted the unpredictable nature of football, where even the most highly-anticipated games can take unexpected turns, leaving fans in awe of the sport's excitement and drama.

As the final whistle blew, signaling Al Nassr's victory, football enthusiasts were left with a bittersweet feeling, reflecting on the missed opportunity to witness a historic showdown between Messi and Ronaldo. The match might not have lived up to the hype, but it added another chapter to the legendary rivalry between two of the greatest footballers of all time.

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Where can I watch Inter Miami-Al Nassr? TV, stream info for Lionel ... (Palm Beach Post)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF play Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

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Messi's Inter Miami vs Ronaldo's Al Nassr live updates: Friendly ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami take on an Al Nassr side deprived of an injured Cristiano Ronaldo.

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No Ronaldo vs Messi 'Last Dance' as Al Nassr set to clash with Inter ... (Livemint)

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the match between Al Nassr and Inter Miami. The clash between Ronaldo and Messi was eagerly awaited as a clash of titans.

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Inter Miami vs Al Nassr: Kick-off time, TV and team news for Lionel ... (Evening Standard)

It has been dubbed 'The Last Dance' and for many fans it was to be the end of an era when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced off in a friendly between ...

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Messi, Inter Miami vs. Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia: How to ... (USA TODAY)

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will meet in a match at the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia. But Ronaldo will not play.

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How to watch Inter Miami vs Al Nassr for free: Live stream, TV ... (Sporting News)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's teams face off on February 1 as Inter Miami take on Al Nassr. Here's the latest information on kickoff time, ...

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Ronaldo Ruled Out Of Al Nassr Friendly Against Messi's Inter Miami (thewillnigeria)

February 01, (THEWILL) - Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in the exhibition match between his club, Al Nassr and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday, ...

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LIVE: Al Nassr vs Inter Miami โ€“ Riyadh Season Cup 2024 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live updates, commentary and score as Saudi club Al Nassr face Lionel Messi's MLS side Inter Miami in Riyadh.

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Al-Nassr vs Inter Miami Live Streaming: When and where to watch (Hindustan Times)

Al-Nassr vs Inter Miami match will be played at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on February 1, 2024 (Thursday) | Football News.

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Messi on bench for Inter Miami v Al-Nassr (Reuters)

Lionel Messi took his place on the substitutes' bench for Inter Miami's friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr on Thursday despite reports that he ...

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Al Nassr thrashes Inter Miami as Ronaldo, Messi watch on (Sportstar)

Brazilian Talisca upstaged the illustrious duo with a hattrick as the Saudi Pro League side demolished its Major League Soccer opponent, scoring three times ...

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Inter Miami drop preseason test vs. Al Nassr (MLSsoccer.com)

Inter Miami CF ended the Saudi Arabian portion of their 2024 preseason tour Thursday with a 6-0 loss to Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena.

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Messi on bench, Ronaldo absent in Al Nassr-Inter Miami game - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

The friendly between Inter Miami and Al Nassr has kicked off with its two star attractions, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, not on the pitch.

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Nightmare in Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi injured, Inter Miami ... (Miami Herald)

Lionel Messi is injured and spent the first 82 minutes on the bench as Inter Miami lost 6-0 to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

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Al-Nassr humiliate Messi's Inter Miami as Cristiano Ronaldo ... (The Guardian)

Lionel Messi spent all but the final seven minutes on the Miami bench as Al-Nassr ran riot while an injured Cristiano Ronaldo cheered his team on.

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Messi on bench, Ronaldo absent in Al Nassr-Inter Miami game - ESPN (ESPN)

The friendly between Inter Miami and Al Nassr has kicked off with its two star attractions, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, not on the pitch.

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Al Nassr vs Inter Miami | Messi's MLS side routed 6-0 in friendly as ... (The Hindu)

Lionel Messi watches glumly from the bench as Cristiano Ronaldo cheers on Al-Nassr's 6-0 victory over Inter Miami.

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Lionel Messi powerless as Inter Miami are EMBARRASSED by Al ... (Goal.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't take part, but the Portuguese star got the last laugh as his Al-Nassr embarrassed Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday.

Al-Nassr dominate Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 6-0 in Riyadh Season ... (Anadolu Agency)

Cristiano Ronaldo, recovering from calf injury, watches game from stands, Inter Miami's Messi subbed in late - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Inter Miami "Would Love to Have a Rematch" Against Al Nassr After ... (Sports Illustrated)

Inter Miami's Julian Gressel has admitted that his team "would love to have a rematch" against Al Nassr following Thursday's 6-0 defeat in Saudi Arabia.

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