Market Desk (sports): One of the greatest competitions in history is set to resume at the venue of Riyadh’s King Fahd International Stadium.
The stage is set Thursday for Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo when Messi’s PSG takes on combined XI of Saudi Arabian teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal in an exhibition match.
Ronaldo focuses on Al Nassr’s domestic title challenge and bid to qualify for the Asian Champions League.
The Messi-Ronaldo was played for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively and their scoring feats saw the players dominate Spanish and European soccer.
In total they have won 56 major trophies between them, which has made it so difficult to separate when trying to determine who is the greatest of their generation.
However, Ronaldo the chance to remind his doubters that he can still go toe to toe with Messi.