Ronaldo-Messi match today; how to watch from UAE as PSG takes on Saudi all-star team
Tickets are sold out for the highly anticipated exhibition match taking place at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh


The celebrated rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been dominating the football scene for more than a decade, and the world on Thursday (January 19) will get the chance to see another contest between the Portuguese and Argentine.

The Portuguese forward-led Saudi all-star team, comprising players from Al Nassr and Al Hilal clubs, will clash with Paris Saint Germain in an exhibition match at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.

Tickets are sold out for the highly anticipated showdown. And to top it all, today, officials announced that a Saudi real estate businessman won a ticket to see the game after bidding a whopping 10 million riyals (Dh9.78 million) at auction.

But fret not, as you don't have to shell out millions to watch the legends. Here's how you can tune in to this exciting fixture.

Date and kickoff time
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Kickoff time: 9pm UAE (8pm Saudi Arabia)


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It'll be an entertaining game.........

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football for more than a decade and the world will on Thursday get the chance to see another contest between the Portuguese and Argentine, which may not be the last time they face each other.


After 20 years in Europe's top leagues, Ronaldo has moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr after his contract with Manchester United was terminated and ironically his first match in the Middle East will be against his age-old rival.

Messi's Paris St Germain take on a combined Al Hilal-Al Nassr team in an exhibition match, giving Ronaldo and Messi a chance to rekindle their old 'El Clasico' rivalry when they played for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively.

With nothing for Messi left to prove in Europe or on the international stage, there is also speculation that Al Hilal want to bring the 35-year-old to Saudi Arabia when his PSG contract expires at the end of the season.


Cristiano Ronaldo at his unveiling in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo at his unveiling in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Photo Credit: Reuters

Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, had recently indicated that the door was open for moves by Saudi clubs to try and sign both of soccer's biggest stars.

"Well we talked about that before and the quality of life is a critical part of the 2030 vision and quality of life in Saudi has improved, sports is a significant part of that," he told CNBC when asked about Ronaldo or Messi moving to the country.

"The young population of Saudi watch sports and perform sports and anything we can do to enhance this industry will pay back and improve the quality of life not only for our people but for the working people from outside."

Messi and Ronaldo won every Ballon d'Or award from 2008-2017 until Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric broke their hegemony and the Argentine has since won two more to lead 7-5 over his Portuguese rival in the race to be the world's best player.

When the pair first faced off in 2008 as young upstarts looking to make their mark, Manchester United and Barcelona played out a 0-0 draw in the Champions League.

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Since then they have never both been involved in a goalless draw for their clubs and national teams in memorable matches with millions tuning in to witness the greats in their prime.

The spotlight was on the pair at the World Cup in Qatar last year but whereas Ronaldo faded and was left out of Portugal's starting lineup in the knockout stages as they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, Messi went on to lift the trophy.

Messi became the first player ever to score in every round at a World Cup and finished with seven goals as he completed his trophy collection and was named player of the tournament.

Should the Argentine move to Saudi Arabia, Thursday's encounter between the sport's two biggest stars of the modern era could signal the dawn of a new age in Asian football.

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/psg-vs-al-nassr-the-last-ronaldo-messi-clash-or-a-new-beginning/article66407357.ece

ejibamui:
It'll be an entertaining game.........

E go shock

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Please, is DStv showing this??! If yes, what channel??!... Thanks all!


It will be a highly and widely viewed match!

Ronaldo remains modern football's money maker!

Everywhere he goes, he pulls the attention and subscriptions of millions along with him.

Highly marketable player! Legend indeed!

This will be beautiful

World best and second world best. I no call name oh!

DSTV?

Goat

Messi the GOAT
Normally, PSG go beat them.

Some people will still come here & drag

Ronaldo vs Messi
here
Jobless people

Penaldo and him fans don come again na here we gather dey








Ronaldo will spoil the ball

Two old and aged men playing their last shot.... .....

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Nice to watch Messi perform

Nigerian time pls?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rvAoZbJ-ZQ

Messi Remains The Best

2 coded business men.... Playing with us abi?

Ororo Igbala

AustineE1:
Nigerian time pls?

6pm

Please what channel can I watch this match?

OK... They are gay partners

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Da Merciless MESSI go show himself as usual.

It will be a great match to watch.

When fans of both great players thought the rivalry was over when Ronaldo ported to Saudi Arabia.

I love them playing against each other,

The goats rivalry continue

Great