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Although not official, the match was Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi-debut. But because Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar made their debut against PSG, there was great interest in the football world. Many called it the 'last duel' between Messi and Ronaldo. In the end, Messi's team won this duel. Although Ronaldo scored a brace, the scoreline was in favor of PSG. They won against the Riyadh All-Star XI 5-4. The thrilling match of 9 goals undoubtedly gave the football lovers a lot of joy.
Ronaldo posted on Instagram after the match. The Portuguese star spoke of meeting 'old friends' with a photo of him hugging Messi. Ronaldo's first match in the field of Saudi Arabia, the responsibility of leading the Riyadh All-Star XI, made up of players from two of the country's top clubs, Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr, was also in Ronaldo's hands.
He also talked about the satisfaction of 'getting back on the field' and getting his name on the scoresheet in an Instagram post. Ronaldo wrote, 'Very happy to return to the field. Even after being named on the scoresheet. Also, it's nice to see some old friends.'
Ronaldo played the last match in the World Cup in the quarter finals. He was transferred. Portugal coach Fernando Santos sent Ronaldo to the side bench against Switzerland in the second round of the World Cup. This was a big shock for football fans. There was no less debate about it. Ronaldo was at the center of controversy even before the World Cup. In an interview with Piers Morgan, he revealed his unhappy life at Manchester United. A few days after that interview, he parted ways with Manchester United. Then he played the World Cup without a club. He left Europe at the beginning of the new year and joined Al Nasr in Saudi Arabia. Here he has an annual contract of 20 million dollars, which is the highest in the history of sports. A dream figure for many of his 'old friends'.
Messi returns to PSG after winning the World Cup. After 3 minutes of the match yesterday, he scored a goal to give PSG the lead. Then Ronaldo scored two goals. Kylian Mbappe also scored yesterday. But Neymar missed the penalty. The referee had to show the red card in the 9-goal match. Although there was no official title, there was no lack of excitement in this match of Riyadh.
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