WATCH | Moment when Ronaldo and Lionel Messi met in a match for likely the last time ever

Cristia Ronaldo and Liel Messi played an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, which most probably was ir last meeting on football pitch ever. While Ronaldo represented Riyh All-Star XI, Messi took field for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in thrilling contest that saw European side emerge victorious by 5-4. Both Ronaldo and Messi featured on scoresheet for ir respective sides. 

Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Messi were spotted sharing a smile and hug before kick-off on Thursday. A picture of Ronaldo hugging Messi on pitch is going viral on social media. A video of Ronaldo meeting Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar is also doing rounds on various platforms. Ronaldo took to his official Twitter handle to share a picture of him hugging Messi in match.  

PSG vs Riyh All-Star XI

Messi opened scoring for PSG with a goal in first three minutes. This was a statement from 2022 World Cup-winning captain as he scored before Ronaldo, who was playing his first match in Saudi Arabia since moving re last month. Riyh All-Star XI equalised in 32nd-minute courtesy of a goal from Ronaldo, who was handed a penalty after a clash with Navas in box. PSG regained le in 43rd minute thanks to a goal from Marquinhos.

Ronaldo helped his side level score with PSG again when he converted a free kick just before half-time break. second half commenced with Sergio Ramos scoring a goal for PSG in 53rd minute. However, it took just a minute for Riyh All-Star XI to score equaliser again. Mbappe n scored fourth goal for PSG to regain le. Hugo Ekitike extended le for PSG with a goal in 78th minute. Anderson Talisca netted fourth goal for Riyh All-Star XI in extra time to end match at 5-4. 

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