Published 01:27 IST, January 20th 2023
Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo score in epic friendly as PSG edge Saudi All-Stars 5-4
The potential Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi finale ended in a classic as PSG won 5-4 against a combined XI of Saudi Arabian teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
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potential Cristia Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi finale ended in a classic as PSG won 5-4 against a combined XI of Saudi Arabian teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal in front of 68,000 fans at King Fahd International Stium on January 19. Although his team lost, Ronaldo edged perhaps final instalment of his epic rivalry against Messi as he scored two goals in PSG this clash compared to Argentine's one goal.
PSG beat Al Nassr & Al Hilal XI 5-4
Thursday's exhibition between PSG and combined XI of Saudi Arabian teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal began with Lionel Messi opening scoring in third minute. Cristia Ronaldo n equalised in 34th minute via penalty spot before Marquinhos put PSG ahe at half-time by scoring in 43rd minute.
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Sergio Ramos n ded ar for Ligue 1 outfit in 53rd minute before Jang Hyun-soo brought one back for home team in 56th minute. game continued to go back and forth until end with PSG finally emerging victorious by a scoreline of 5-4. or goals were scored by Kylian Mbappe (60), Hugo Ekitiké (78), and Talisca (90+4).
(Inputs from AP)
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01:28 IST, January 20th 2023