Published 10:05 IST, January 20th 2023
Watch: Kylian Mbappe checks up on Cristiano Ronaldo's bruise, football fans in awe
Watch Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo sharing a wholesome moment on the field as Mbappe checks on Ronaldo's bruises below the eye due to a collision.
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footballing world was up for a treat on Thursday as Cristia Ronaldo and Lionel Messi faced off against each or at King Fahd International Stium in Riyh. 35-year-old 2022 World Cup-winning captain traveled with PSG squ to gulf country to face a Saudi All-Star XI team, which also featured former Real Mrid and Manchester United superstar Cristia Ronaldo. 37-year-old gave major goals to his fans by having a good time interacting with PSG superstars at pitch.
Meanwhile, PSG’s Kylian Mbappe became a talking point on social media after fans saw his wholesome gesture towards Portuguese captain. In first half of exhibition match, Ronaldo was left with a bly bruised back eye due to a clash with Keylor Navas. Shortly after half-time, Ronaldo and Mbappe shared an orable moment, when 24-year-old was seen checking up on bruise received by Al-Nassr superstar.
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“Mbappe checking if Cristia Ronaldo is human”
Messi, Mbappe, Ronaldo & Ramos among goalscorers as PSG beat Riyh XI
much-anticipated match was off to a flying start with seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi scoring opening goal, three minutes into match. Ronaldo equalized score with a 34th-minute penalty goal before Marquinhos struck for PSG and handed m a 2-1 le. Ronaldo n completed his brace right before half-time to level score at 2-2.
PSG yet again took le with Sergio Ramos’ strike in 53rd minute, before Jan Hyun-soo scored at 56th minute for Riyh XI. Kylian Mbappe netted his first goal of match through a penalty in 60th minute, before Hugo Ekitke struck again at 78’. match ended 5-4 in PSG’s favor after Talisca scored ar goal for Ronaldo’s side four minutes into ditional time. Ronaldo received player of match award for his sensational brace.
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10:05 IST, January 20th 2023