Upcoming Friendly Match
A friendly match is scheduled between Al-Nassr and Inter Miami on February 1.
This match might feature a face-off between football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, adding a new dimension to their historic rivalry.
Sergio Aguero’s Perspective
Sergio Aguero, a former Manchester City striker, believes that the encounter between Messi and Ronaldo in this friendly match will be unique and seen in a “new way.”
He acknowledges their historic confrontations during the Barca-Madrid derbies but emphasizes that this time it will be a special context for their classic face-off.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Availability
Cristiano Ronaldo’s availability for the match is uncertain due to an ongoing recovery from a muscle injury.
Al-Nassr’s Fixture Changes
Al-Nassr rescheduled their friendlies against Shanghai Shenhua and Zheijang to February 24 and 28, respectively, due to Ronaldo’s absence.
Ronaldo’s Apology
Cristiano Ronaldo apologized to Chinese fans for not being available on the initially scheduled dates and expressed his sadness about the situation.
Ronaldo’s Season Performance
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in excellent form during the current season, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in 25 games across various competitions.
FIFA The Best Award for 2023
Ronaldo hinted that he deserved the FIFA The Best Award for 2023 over Lionel Messi.
He pointed to his impressive goal-scoring record in 2023, recording 54 strikes for club and country, making him the top goalscorer for the year.
Ronaldo acknowledged that Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe were deserving candidates but emphasized the importance of considering the entire season and the factual numbers.
FIFA The Best Award Result
Lionel Messi ultimately won the 2023 FIFA The Best Award, sharing the same number of points with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland but securing more first-choice nominations.