Al Nassr has been confirmed to face Inter Miami in a friendly match in February 2024, setting the stage for a highly anticipated reunion between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.


Since their respective departures from Europe, with Ronaldo leaving in early 2023 followed by Messi in the middle of the year, football fans have been deprived of witnessing the iconic Ronaldo vs Messi showdown on the field. However, the longing to see the two legends face off against each other has not lasted long.

The Al Nassr vs Inter Miami match, as reported by BR Football, is set to take place in February 2024. This means Ronaldo will once again go head-to-head with Messi, albeit in a friendly match.

Throughout their careers, Ronaldo and Messi have been each other's main rivals, dominating the football world in terms of individual achievements. Their performances have been consistently exceptional, surpassing those of their peers, leaving no room for anyone to disrupt their dominance and rivalry.

To put it into perspective, the Ballon d'Or for the best player from 2008 to 2017 was won exclusively by Ronaldo and Messi. Their rivalry intensified when Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009, resulting in at least two direct clashes between the two in a single season.

Even after their moves outside of Europe, Ronaldo and Messi have not lost their shine. Ronaldo has already led Al Nassr to become champions of the Arab Champions League, while Messi has the potential to guide Inter Miami to victory in the League Cup.

The last time Ronaldo and Messi faced each other was in January 2023 when Messi, still playing for PSG, took on Riyadh All Star. PSG emerged victorious with a 5-4 scoreline in that match.

Aside from friendly matches, the opportunity for Ronaldo and Messi to meet again is now limited to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. However, for Al Nassr to participate in the tournament, they must win the AFC Champions League, while Inter Miami needs to secure victory in the CONCACAF Champions League.