A few months ago, Paris Saint-Germain‘s friendly against the Riyadh All-Star XI wouldn’t have drawn so much attention. However, the fact that both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were taking the field made this game a must-watch for the soccer community.
It wasn’t exactly a surprise that the mighty PSG got the win, even if they had to sweat for it. With goals from Lionel Messi, Marquinhos, Sergio Ramos, Kylian Mbappe, and Hugo Ekitikethe Parisians ended up beating the Riyadh All Stars in a nine-goal thriller (Cristiano Ronaldo x2, Jang Hyun-soo, Anderson Talisca). Watch the goals and highlights here.
US viewers
MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIII! Simply BEAUTIFUL from the GOAT ������
1-0
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
CRISTIANO RONALD⚽️!!!! What a HIT! �� He equalizes it for Riyadh All-Star ��
1-1
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
MARQUINHOS gives PSG back the lead with an AMAZING assist from Mbappé! �� �� What a game!!!!
2-1
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
RONALDO WITH A BRACE! �� �� This battle ⚔️ ��
2-2
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
SERGIO RAMOS SCORES WITH AN ASTONISHING ASSIST FROM MBAPPE �� ����
3-2
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
WHAT IS THIS GAME? Another equalizer! �� �� ��
3-3
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
NOW KYLIAN MBAPPE PUTS PSG BACK IN FRONT FROM THE SPOT! This game is ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!!! ��
4-3
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
WHAT A FINISH BY HUGO EKITIKE ☄️ ��
5-3
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
OUTSTANDING STRIKE! �� �� Riyadh All-Star close the gap
5-4
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— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 19, 2023
What. A. Start.@neymarjr delivers a stunning ball over the top and it’s finished off by none other than Leo Messi ��#RiyadhSeasonCup #PSG pic.twitter.com/4xeqZ1K9y2
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
Game on in Riyadh ��@Cristiano fires the Riyadh Season Team level from the penalty spot!#RiyadhSeasonCup #CR7 pic.twitter.com/3poxG5AZmL
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
���� Marquinhos restores PSG’s lead with a well-placed finish from @KMbappe‘s pinpoint cross!#RiyadhSeasonCup #PSG pic.twitter.com/m4jbH9GYJf
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
�� @Cristiano scores his second of the evening and the Riyadh Season Team are level once again ��#RiyadhSeasonCup #CR7 pic.twitter.com/c4f8p2PrA7
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
�� @Cristiano scores his second of the evening and the Riyadh Season Team are level once again ��#RiyadhSeasonCup #CR7 pic.twitter.com/c4f8p2PrA7
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
�� Dazzling feet from @KMbappe!
PSG’s No. 7 sets up Sergio Ramos who makes it 3-2 from close range.#RiyadhSeasonCup #PSG pic.twitter.com/KOrVZGe4aZ
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
Make that 3-3 ��
A thoroughly enjoyable end-to-end contest as Jang Hyun-soo heads past Navas!#RiyadhSeasonCup pic.twitter.com/SYFP3DMFIZ
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
�� @KMbappe makes no mistake from the penalty spot and PSG now lead 4-3!
�� You can’t take your eyes off this one…#RiyadhSeasonCup #PSG pic.twitter.com/XXIWNCh4yH
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
�� Hugo Ekitiké’s strike is too powerful for Alowais as PSG extend their lead!#RiyadhSeasonCup #PSG pic.twitter.com/ts6lQOXqDr
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
What a strike from Talisca ������#RiyadhSeasonCup pic.twitter.com/83Pq8j0Wql
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 19, 2023
PSG vs. Riyadh All-Star XI: Match Preview
With the club season back in full swing, PSG will take a short break ahead of the most demanding stretch of the 2022-23 season. Today, January 19, Paris Saint-Germain face the Riyadh All-Star XIat the King Fahd International Stadium in a club friendly that will be broadcast in the US on fuboTV (7-day free trial).
PSG arrive in this game after an away loss to Rennes in the Ligue 1, but they’re still in control of the French league standings. Therefore, this winter tour will be useful to clear their heads before bigger fixtures come their way.
This game may not mean much for either side, but the fact that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each other again will catch everyone’s attention. Besides, PSG will take home a big purse just for showing up.
PSG vs. Riyadh All-Star XI: Kick-off time
Argentina: 2 PM
Australia: 4AM (Friday)
Bangladesh: 11 PM
Belgium: 6 PM
Brazil: 2 PM
Cameroon: 6 PM
Canada: 12 PM (EDT)
Costa Rica: 11 AM
Croatia: 6 PM
Denmark: 6 PM
Ecuador: 12 PM
Egypt: 7 PM
France: 6 PM
Germany: 6 PM
Ghana: 5 PM
India: 10:30PM
Indonesia: 1 AM(Friday)
Iran: 8:30 PM
Ireland: 5 PM
Israel: 7 PM
Italy: 6 PM
Jamaica: 12 PM
Japan: 2 AM(Friday)
Kenya: 8 PM
Malaysia: 1 AM(Friday)
Mexico: 11 AM
Morocco: 6 PM
Netherlands: 6 PM
New Zealand: 6 AM (Friday)
Nigeria: 6 PM
Norway: 6 PM
Poland: 6 PM
Portugal: 5PM
Qatar: 8 PM
Saudi Arabia: 8 PM
Senegal: 5 PM
Serbia: 6 PM
Singapore: 1 AM (Friday)
South Africa: 7 PM
South Korea: 2 AM (Friday)
Spain: 6 PM
Sweden: 6 PM
Switzerland: 6 PM
Tanzania: 8 PM
Trinidad and Tobago: 1 PM
Tunisia: 6 PM
Uganda: 8 PM
UAE: 9 PM
UK: 5 PM
United States: 12 PM (ET)
PSG vs. Riyadh All-Star XI: TV channel and live streaming
Argentina: Star+, ESPN Argentina
Brazil: ESPN, Star+, NOW NET e Claro, GUIGO
Canada: fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada, Fanatiz Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada
Costa Rica: ESPN Norte, Star+
Ecuador: ESPN, Star+
Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports English, beIN Sports HD 2
France: beIN Sports 2, Free, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Indonesia: beIN Sports 1 Indonesia, beIN Sports Connect Indonesia, Vidio
International: Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Watch, Onefootball
Iran: beIN Sports HD 2, beIN Sports English, TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Malaysia:beIN Sports Malaysia, sooka, beIN Sports Connect Malaysia
Mexico: Star+, ESPN Mexico
Morocco: beIN Sports English, beIN Sports HD 2, TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
New Zealand: Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand
Philippines: beIN Sports Connect Philippines, beIN Sports 1 HD
Qatar: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 2, TOD, beIN Sports English
Saudi Arabia: TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Singapore: beIN Sports Connect Singapore, StarHub TV+, beIN Sports Singapore
Tunisia: TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, beIN Sports English, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
United Arab Emirates: TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 2, beIN Sports English
United States: fuboTV (7-day free trial), beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS
