<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a></strong> is the greatest player in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> history after winning the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a></strong> seven times. Six with the <strong>New England Patriots</strong> and one more with the <strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</strong> </p>



<p>Of course, Brady is also in the debate for the top athlete of all time in any sport alongside names such as Muhammad Ali, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a></strong> or Michael Phelps.</p>



<p>In soccer, this is one of the hottest topics in recent years. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> just won the World Cup, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> could reach a 1000 goals and the old guard always defends the accolades of tremendous stars such as <strong>Pele</strong>, Diego Armando Maradona and Alfredo Di Stefano.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082617/cristianomessi-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-103061" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Tom Brady had to pick between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Tom Brady’s answer when asked to pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>



<p><strong>Speed</strong> is a famous streamer who has always declared himself as the biggest fan of <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>. This week, when he finally met <strong>Tom Brady</strong>, the celebrity made a huge question to the former quarterback: <em>“How you doing buddy? Hold up. Wait for a second. Ronaldo or Messi?”</em></p>


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<p>Brady was definitely taken by surprise and hesitated. <em>“Ronaldo or Messi. For what?”</em> The <strong>youtuber</strong> and his friends intervened and said: <em>“Your personal favorite.”</em> In that moment, the legendary quarterback realized his answer could have worldwide impact and took a deviation. <em>“Nah. I can’t pick one.”</em></p>


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<p>By the way, in a hilarious moment, <strong>Tom Brady</strong> agreed to take a picture with them and asked <strong>Speed</strong> who was his favorite player. The streamer’s response was the famous <em>“Siuuuuuuuuuuuuu”</em> of <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>.</p>



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<p>Even those who don’t follow the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> that much probably know <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> quarterback <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a></strong> is one of, if not the biggest star in the league right now. But one question fans from other sports could make is <strong>how much he gets paid compared to other world-renowned athletes.</strong> Here, we’ll compare his salary to that of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" rel="nofollow">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Mahomes signed a 10-year, $450 million contract with the Chiefs in 2020, on the back of his first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> win. But with other quarterbacks eventually landing contracts for higher annual average salary, Kansas City <strong>agreed on a restructured deal with its star in September 2023</strong>.</p>



<p>The new contract reportedly guarantees Mahomes <strong>$210.6 million between 2023 and 2026</strong>, with the possibility of rising to $218.1m. Under this restructured deal, Mahomes’ <strong>annual average salary rose to $52.65 million. </strong>But according to <em>Spotrac</em>, Mahomes made a total of <strong>$59.4 million</strong> in 2023. Let’s see how that compares to Messi and Ronaldo.</p>



<h2>Lionel Messi’s salary compared to Mahomes</h2>



<p>If we adhere strictly to the figures provided by the MLS Players Association, Messi’s earnings may appear significantly lower compared to those of Mahomes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/28083041/Messi-vs-Al-Hilal-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Lionel Messi celebrates during Inter Miami&apos;s friendly against Al-Hilal." class="wp-image-100960" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi celebrates during Inter Miami’s friendly against Al-Hilal.</figcaption></figure>



<p>According to the latest MLSPA Salary Guide released in Sep. 2023, Messi has a <strong>base salary of $12 million</strong> at Inter Miami with <strong>little more than $20.4 million in guaranteed compensation.</strong></p>


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<p>However, the <em>LA Times</em> reports that Messi’s contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> side includes deals with Adidas, Fanatics, and MLS Pass on Apple TV that ultimately sees the Argentine star make between <strong>$50m and $60m</strong> per year. That puts Leo on par with Mahomes.</p>



<h2>Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary compared to Mahomes</h2>



<p>Ronaldo, on the other hand, seems to be in a league of his own when it comes to making money. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese star signed a two-and-a-half year deal with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr">Al-Nassr</a> <strong>worth $200 million per season</strong>.</p>



<p>While his guaranteed soccer salary is reportedly $90 million per year, Ronaldo’s yearly earnings would rise to $200 million thanks to commercial/sponsorship deals.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jose-mourinho">Jose Mourinho</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> were part of one of the greatest rivalries in the history of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a></strong> between <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a></strong> and <strong>Barcelona</strong>. It was a magic era for thousands of fans around the globe. </p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>, Xavi, Iker Casillas, <strong>Andres Iniesta</strong>, Sergio Ramos and <strong>Pep Guardiola</strong> were some of the names at legendary episodes in <strong>La Liga</strong> and especially in that semifinal of the <strong>2010-2011 Champions League</strong> in which Barça advanced.</p>



<p>One year before, the Portuguese coach delivered a massive hit when <strong>Inter Milan</strong> eliminated <strong>Barcelona</strong> in the Champions League semifinals at <strong>Camp Nou</strong>, paving the way for a historic treble that thrilled <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/italy">Italy</a></strong>. Messi never forgot. </p>



<p>Now, Mourinho has had time to reflect on the importance of <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> and everything the Argentine star represents for the sport. That’s why he acknowledged one big regret. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082913/lionelmessi-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-101787" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi was part of an incredible rivalry with Jose Mourinho (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Jose Mourinho would have loved to coach Lionel Messi</h2>



<p><strong>Jose Mourinho</strong> praised <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> during an exclusive interview with famous youtuber Ohm. This was his answer when asked about the footballer he would have liked to coach.</p>


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<p><em>“I never got to coach Lionel Messi, but nobody can coach Messi. Lionel Messi has never needed to be coached. Who can say, ‘I was Messi’s coach’? It seems absurd to me. He knows everything and was born with it all. Perhaps he can teach you things. It would only be to say, ‘I had the honor of having him on the team.&apos;”</em></p>


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<p>Although Messi was always his impossible dream, Mourinho also revealed part of a list of great players he wanted to coach throughout his career.</p>



<p><em>“There are many players. To continue with the topic of Roma, I would have liked to have De Rossi at Inter and Real Madrid, but it wasn’t possible. I also wanted Totti at Inter, despite his age, it wasn’t possible. These are always players you want to coach throughout your career.”</em></p>


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<p>According to multiple sources the fall out of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> no showing with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> against the Hong Kong XI is now spilling over to his national team. The Hangzhou Sports Bureau issued a statement that<em> “the conditions for hosting the event are not mature”.</em></p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argentina</a></strong> scheduled two friendly matches in China in March, on March 18th against Nigeria in Hangzhou, and in Beijing against the Ivory Coast on March 26th.</p>



<p>The announcement from the Hangzhou Sports Bureau stated the cancelation of “a friendly” meaning it could be the match against Nigeria only, although Reuters is reporting it’s just the match against Nigeria.</p>



<h2>Argentina vs Nigeria off?</h2>



<p><em>“As a commercial event, a company and the Argentinean soccer team negotiated that the team would play a friendly match in March this year in the city of Hangzhou,”</em> the Hangzhou authorities said in a statement.</p>


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<p><em>“In view of the current well-known reasons, according to the competent authorities, conditions to hold the friendly match are not mature, therefore (we) have decided to cancel it.”</em></p>



<p>All this stems from a loud public outcry when Lionel Messi could not partake in Inter Miami’s friendly match against Hong Kong XI. Messi had a slight injury that limited him to the bench in that match and just 10 minutes against Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.</p>


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<p><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> are undoubtedly in the debate for greatest player of all time. A few months ago, the Argentine legend took a huge step ahead by winning the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a></strong> in Qatar.</p>



<p>However, CR7 answered with a sensational 2023 in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong> with Al Nassr. The star from <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal">Portugal</a></strong> got 54 goals and became the top scorer in the world surpassing names like <strong>Erling Haaland</strong> and Kylian Mbappe.</p>



<p>Of course, the controversy went to another level when Messi won The Best award a few months ago and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano</a></strong> wasn’t even on the list of finalists. A shocking moment in soccer because Haaland seemed to be the favorite.</p>



<p>Now, social media has joined the conversation in a huge way after Cristiano Ronaldo posted this message on Instagram. <em>“Grateful to spend my 39th birthday the best way possible: with my family and back on the training pitch. Thank you all for the warm messages!”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/28100916/cristianoronaldo-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo smiling" class="wp-image-63814" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Instagram weighs in on the GOAT debate between Cristiano and Messi (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Instagram names Cristiano Ronaldo the greatest player of all time</h2>



<p>Right now, Cristiano Ronaldo’s post has almost <strong>14 million likes</strong> and more than 170k comments. However, one of those messages has sparked a huge controversy.</p>


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<p>The official account of <strong>Instagram</strong> declared CR7 as the greatest player of all time above Lionel Messi. <em>“Happy birthday to the GOAT.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="590" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082618/cristianoinstagram-1024x590-1024x590.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-103044" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Instagram/@cristiano</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Who is the greatest player of all time?</h2>



<p>That’s the biggest question of all. According to thousands of fans, <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> has earned that title after Argentina’s victory in Qatar. However, the old guard defends <strong>Pele</strong> as the true king because no one in the list has won three World Cups (Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and Mexico 1970).</p>


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<p>Another group believes <strong>Diego Armando Maradona</strong> had an exquisite and incomparable talent on the pitch. If you add the victory at the <strong>1986 World Cup</strong> and two epic titles in Serie A with <strong>Napoli</strong>, he is definitely in the race. </p>



<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> led one of the best versions of <strong>Real Madrid</strong> winning 4 Champions League and, with Portugal’s national team, the legend of Madeira hoisted the <strong>UEFA Euro</strong> in 2016. Also, he could reach 1000 goals during his remarkable career. </p>


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Instagram 'crowns' the GOAT between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a></strong> has emerged as one of the world’s best players, but he still respects those who have been at the top before him. In an interview with Goal, the Manchester City star showed the ultimate respect both for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> in his <strong>dream five-a-side team</strong>.</p>



<p>The Norwegian star first mentioned Brazilian legend <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ronaldinho">Ronaldinho</a></strong>, before he included both the Inter Miami star and the Al-Nassr striker on his team. Then he named Italian center-back <strong>Paolo Maldini</strong> to cover the back, setting up an interesting side.</p>



<p>Haaland also mentioned Man City teammate Ederson as a great fit to defend the goal, but he ended up placing Spanish legend <strong>Iker Casillas</strong> between the sticks. Therefore, this is what Haaland’s five-a-side dream team looks like: <strong>Casillas; Maldini; Ronaldinho; Ronaldo, and Messi.</strong> Needless to say, no one would want to come up against this squad on a five-a-side match.</p>



<h2>Haaland could take over for Messi, Ronaldo</h2>



<p>At 23, the future looks bright for Haaland. With Messi and Ronaldo no longer playing in Europe, the Norwegian could fill the void left by these stars as he’s <strong>already giving a lot to talk about</strong> with his impressive stats in England.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/28083736/Haaland-3-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Manchester, England." class="wp-image-98098" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Manchester, England.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The striker settled in perfectly in the Premier League from the get-go, carrying his fantastic level from the Bundesliga to Pep Guardiola’s team. Last season, Haaland <strong>played a pivotal role in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>‘s treble</strong> (winning the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup) with <strong>52 goals in 53 games</strong> across all competitions.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/haaland-still-waiting-the-only-players-who-won-the-best-apart-from-messi-ronaldo-20240115-BUS-98068.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20240115_BUS_98068_Messi-Haaland-Ronaldo.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Erling Haaland seemed to be favorite to win FIFA The Best for 2023, but he couldn&apos;t join the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the winners list so far.
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<p>That level saw him win the <strong>UEFA Men’s Player of the Year</strong>, while he finished tied on points with Messi for the <strong>Ballon d’Or</strong>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/fifa-explains-why-messi-won-the-best-despite-being-tied-on-points-with-haaland-20240115-BUS-98104.html">though the Argentine got the upper hand</a> due to first-vote nominations by national team captains.</p>



<p>Haaland also beat Ronaldo in the race for the Best Men’s Player at the <strong>2023 Globe Soccer Awards</strong>, with the Portuguese star showing support for the young striker to win the prize instead of him.</p>



<p>Both Ronaldo and Messi seem to see in Haaland the new star in world soccer, as Leo predicted the City sensation <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-message-to-mbappe-haaland-after-winning-2023-ballon-dor-20231030-BUS-81894.html">to win the Ballon d’Or in the near future</a>. Only time will tell us how far he can go, as Messi and Ronaldo set the bar too high in terms of accolades and stats. </p>


Erling Haaland shows respect, names both Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in his dream team

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo form Erling Haaland's dream 5-a-side team - Bolavip US

Erling Haaland names both Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in Dream 5-a-side team

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Inter Miam</strong>i </a>drew their final friendly in Asia against Vissel Kobe 0-0 but lost 4-3 on penalty kicks. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>, who played the final half hour, shockingly did not take an attempt, as fans in the stadium notably booed when the fifth penalty came and Messi did not go for a shot.</p>



<p>During their preseason tour, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/government-of-hong-kong-express-disappointment-as-inter-miami-rested-messi-in-friendly-20240205-BUS-102524.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami won 1 game, drew 2, and lost 3</a>, but more worrying than the record are the circumstances, Inter Miami failed to score in 4 of those matches and had severe defensive and tactical breakdowns in almost every game.</p>



<p>While Inter Miami were taking their penalty kicks the camera was always focused on Messi, who took the attempts from his teammates with relaxation, even smiling when <strong>Robert Taylor</strong> missed two penalties.</p>



<h2>Lionel Messi “laughs” as Robert Taylor fails to score two penalties</h2>


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<p>Robert Taylor had to take his penalty kick attempt twice because in the first attempt, which was saved by Vissel Kobe goalkeeper Shōta Arai, Arai had moved up from the goal line resulting in a do-over. In the second attempt Taylor tried to go high but hit the crossbar and the ball went over.</p>



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<p>Messi, while watching the attempt, started to smile and engaged in a conversation with Jordi Alba who was also all smiles. Inter Miami will next play their final preseason match in Miami against Messi’s childhood team Newell’s Old Boys next Thursday.</p>


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Lionel Messi’s reaction to Robert Taylor missing two penalties

Lionel Messi’s reaction to Robert Taylor missing two penalties - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr">Al-Nassr</a></strong> have announced <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/adidas">Adidas</a></strong> as their new kit supplier. This means the German <strong>manufacturer will now have both <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> wearing its logo from next season, as the brand already produces the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> uniform.</p>



<p>The Saudi Pro League side is therefore <strong>leaving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nike">Nike</a> after just one year</strong>, with the American brand replacing Duneus in the summer but only on a one-season deal. Now, Adidas is set to provide the Al-Nassr kits <strong>for the next three seasons</strong>.</p>



<p><em>“As we join forces with adidas in this exciting partnership, the scale and resonance of Al Nassr, both adorned with the iconic adidas three stripes, magnify the global impact we can achieve,</em>” Al-Nassr CEO Guido Fienga said in a statement. <em>“This collaboration is a testament to our shared ambitions and our dedication to making Al Nassr a football powerhouse, not only in the Kingdom but on the international stage.”</em></p>



<h2>Ronaldo, Messi to wear the same brand again</h2>



<p>Cristiano Ronaldo has been the face of Nike for years now, whereas Messi has always been with Adidas. That is not expected to change, with both players staying with their respective sponsors for their boots and casual clothes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082704/Al-Nassr-Adidas-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-102745" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Adidas struck a deal with Al-Nasst to become their kit supplier next season.</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>This will not be the first time</strong> these stars wear the same brand though. Both Messi and Ronaldo wore Nike uniforms when the Argentine star played for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> and PSG, while CR7 did so with the Portuguese national team as well as in his first stint at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united">Manchester United</a>.</p>


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<p>Adidas also had both players wearing their kits when Cristiano Ronaldo played for Real Madrid and Juventus, while Lionel Messi represented the Argentine national team, who has had Adidas since the Rosario-born winger made his international debut.</p>


Both Ronaldo, Messi will wear Adidas next season

Adidas to dress Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Messi's Inter Miami next season - Bolavip US

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr strike deal with Adidas, sponsor of Messi's Inter Miami

<p>In a rarity since his arrival to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> </strong>last year, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lione</a>l Messi</strong> spoke to the press, he did so while Inter Miami prepare for another preseason game, this time against Vissel Kobe of the Japanese J- League on Wednesday.</p>



<p>The tour for all intents and purposes has been a major disappointment, seen as a way to promote the Inter Miami and MLS brand, results were frustrating to say the least and injuries have piled on. None bigger than a slight injury to star player Lionel Messi who sat out Inter Miami’s lone preseason win, their first since September of 2023, 4-1 against Hong Kong XI.</p>



<p>Because of a reported hamstring strain Messi was forced out of the match, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luis Suarez</a> was also absent due to knee inflammation. This caused a massive irritation among those in attendance who booed the team and owner David Beckham.</p>



<h2>Messi speaks to the media for first time since Leagues Cup final</h2>


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<p>Lionel Messi put his face forward and explained why he had to sit on the bench in the last few preseason matches. <em>“The truth is that it was bad luck that I wasn’t able to play in Hong Kong. In the first game in Saudi Arabia, I felt an injury in my abductor and that’s why I was subbed out. I played in the next game to try to see how it felt because they did an MRI and they told me I had swelling, but I didn’t have an injury.</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082733/Inter-Miami-Hong-Kong-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Lionel Messi (2R) of Inter Miami reacts during the preseason friendly match between Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami at Hong Kong Stadium on February 4, 2024 in Hong Kong, China." class="wp-image-102541" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi (2R) of Inter Miami reacts during the preseason friendly match between Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami at Hong Kong Stadium on February 4, 2024 in Hong Kong, China.</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>“Then we arrived in Hong Kong, and we had the training at the stadium, and I went to train for all the people there. There was also something we had to do with the kids, and I wanted to be present and participate…the unfortunate thing about soccer, it can happen in any game where I can get an injury. It’s really unfortunate because I always want to participate and play.</em></p>


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<p><em>“Even more when it’s these types of games that we travel so far, and the people are so excited to see us play. Hopefully we can go back and play another game in Hong Kong, and I can be present like I always do. It’s truly unfortunate.”</em></p>



<p><br>Messi also spoke about the upcoming match in Japan against Vissel Kobe, <em>“It’s a club I know since the arrival of Andres [Iniesta]. I would look for news to see how he was doing…they were the champions of the league last year, and we will certainly face a good team.”</em></p>


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<p>Messi also spoke about the rigors of such a long preseason with stops all over the world and how it has taken its toll on himself and the team, <strong><em>“I’m a little tired from this whole tour, [I have] a desire to finish up the last game and to return home.”</em></strong></p>


Lionel Messi explains why he did not play in Hong Kong

Lionel Messi explains why he did not play in Hong Kong - Bolavip US

Lionel Messi explains what happened in Hong Kong

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong> are facing backlash for resting <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" rel="sponsored nofollow">Lionel Messi</a></strong> in a friendly match against the <strong>Hong Kong</strong> All Stars on Sunday. Not only did fans in attendance make their feelings clear by booing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-beckham">David Beckham</a> and company, but even the Hong Kong government publicly expressed their disappointment as the Argentine star <strong>didn’t suit up in front of a 38,000 crowd</strong>.</p>



<p><em>“Regarding Messi not playing the match today,<strong> the Government, as well as all football fans, are extremely disappointed about the organiser’s arrangement</strong>. <strong>The organiser owes all football fans an explanation,</strong>“</em> a spokesman said, via a press release by the Government of Hong Kong.</p>



<p>The release also claims the friendly had been awarded an “M” mark status, which is why the government approved <strong>a funding of 15 million as well as a “grant for venue” of 1 million</strong> by The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC), who <strong>will take follow-up actions</strong> with the organizer due to Messi’s absence, <strong>including reducing the amount of funding</strong> for the event.</p>



<p>The Government of Hong Kond later released another statement expressing “deep disappointment” over Messi not playing and the organizer “failing” to give a detailed explanation in advance. The authorities claim they’ve <strong>helped with a “variety” of coordination and assistance, including “venue arrangement and crowd management”,</strong> in order to fans a “wonderful” experience hoping Messi would play.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/28082731/Inter-Miami-Hong-Kong-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Messi watching Inter Miami&apos;s friendly in Hong Kong on the bench." class="wp-image-102542" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Messi watching Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Kong on the bench.</figcaption></figure>



<p>“<em><strong>Many Hong Kong fans looked forward to the match with enthusiasm, and a lot of tourists came to Hong Kong particularly for the match</strong>. The Government, as well as all football fans, are <strong>extremely disappointed</strong> that Messi could neither play in the friendly match, nor explain to the fans in person upon request. <strong>The way that the organiser and Inter Miami CF handled the situation could not meet the expectations of the fans who showed strong support to Messi</strong>, especially those visitors who came all the way here for the match”</em>, the statement read.</p>


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<h2>Martino apologizes to Hong Kong fans for not playing Messi, Suarez</h2>



<p>Before their trip to Hong Kong, Messi started on the bench for Inter Miami in their Riyadh Season Cup <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/al-nassr-vs-inter-miami-how-to-watch-live-tv-channels-and-streaming-options-in-your-country-on-february-1-2024-20240131-BUS-101298.html">friendly against Al-Nassr</a>, coming on in the final 10 minutes of the 0-6 loss. This time, the 8x Ballon d’Or winner <strong>was not even among the substitutes.</strong></p>



<p>But apart from the Argentine star, who’s been suffering muscle discomfort after the loss to Al-Hilal last week, <strong>the Herons also showed up without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez">Luis Suarez</a> due to knee inflammation. </strong></p>



<p>Inter Miami coach <strong>Gerardo Martino</strong> later addressed the fans’ frustration for Messi and Luis Suarez’s absence in the highly anticipated match, apologizing for the decision while explaining it was <strong>too risky to play both stars</strong>.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>We understand the disappointment of the fans for the absence of Leo (Messi) and Luis Suarez,”</strong></em> Martino said.<em> “We understand a lot of fans are very disappointed and <strong>we ask for their forgiveness. We wish we could have sent Leo and Luis on for at least a while, but the risk was too big.”</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/28083040/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-celebrates-scoring-his-teams-second-goal-from-the-penalty-spot-with-tea-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Lionel Messi of Inter Miami celebrates scoring his team&apos;s second goal from the penalty spot with teammate Luis Suarez after during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al Hilal and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on January 29, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." class="wp-image-100971" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Inter Miami celebrates scoring his team’s second goal from the penalty spot with teammate Luis Suarez after during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al Hilal and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on January 29, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The best Inter Miami could offer in their 4-1 win over the Hong Kong All Stars was fielding <strong>Sergio Busquets</strong> and <strong>Jordi Alba</strong> in the second half. Needless to say, that wasn’t enough to appease the 38,000 people at the Hong Kong Stadium.</p>



<p>Inter Miami were booed off the field, with even David Beckham receiving whistles from fans as he addressed the disgruntled spectators after the final whistle. Tatler, organizers of the event, said they had no information about Messi or Suarez not playing in this match, joining the Hong Kong government in their disappointment about Inter Miami’s decision.</p>


Gov. of Hong Kong makes strong statement against Inter Miami for resting Messi

Lionel Messi's no show in Inter Miami friendly upsets Hong Kong government - Bolavip US

Gov. of Hong Kong disappointed as Inter Miami rested Messi

Government of Hong Kong express disappointment as Inter Miami rested Messi in friendly

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong> can’t ever generate good news, even when there is good news, on one side Tata Martino’s side finally won a game for the first time since September 2023 against Hong Kong best XI. The 4-1 scoreline was of little concern for the 38,000 in attendance, seeing <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> was, but an injury continues to keep the Argentine world champion off the starting lineup.</p>



<p><br>Unlike the game in Saudi Arabia against Al Nassr, Messi did not play in Hong Kong, and neither did <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luis Suarez</a></strong>, who was also nursing a slight injury, to make matters worse Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets were also subbed in past the halfway point of the match, naturally the fans in attendance felt cheated.<br></p>



<p>When the final whistle blew a chorus of boos rained down the stadium with fans chanting “refund! refund!” Eventually the fans would take their frustrations out on pictures of Lionel Messi.</p>



<h2>Fan kicks picture of Lionel Messi<br></h2>


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<p>The frustration of not seeing Messi spilled out as the fans left the stadium, with a video going viral of one angry fan kicking a Messi and Inter Miami group picture in the face. David Beckham was also booed for not putting his star player on the pitch.<br></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Furious fan in Hong Kong kicks off Messi’s head in this cardboard image. Inter Miami were showered with boos by the entire stadium as Messi did not play a single minute. <br><br>Messi is dealing with an injury. <a href="https://t.co/st09Aj9rf6">pic.twitter.com/st09Aj9rf6</a></p>— Whistle FC (@WhistleFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhistleFC/status/1754174654514680203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2024</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The government in Hong Kong went as far as to probe and question if the fans in attendance deserve a refund. Tata Martino tried to calm waters in his post-game press conference:<br></p>



<p><em><strong>“We understand the disappointment of the fans for the absence of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-confirm-if-lionel-messi-will-play-against-hong-kong-20240202-BUS-101769.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leo (Messi)</a> and Luis Suarez,” </strong></em>Martino said. <em><strong>“We understand a lot of fans are very disappointed and we ask for their forgiveness. We wish we could have sent Leo and Luis on for at least a while, but the risk was too big.”</strong></em><br></p>



<p>Messi missed the match due to a hamstring strain, Luis Suarez, to the shock of no one, has knee inflammation. With their two biggest stars out of the line-up, the team produced their best performance in months, with Robert Taylor showing a lot of promise scoring one of the four goals.<br></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-torched-by-al-nassr-6-0-memes-and-reactions-20240201-BUS-101604.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20240201_BUS_101604_Scoreline.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="It was a humiliating day for Inter Miami and in some ways MLS as Al Nassr without Cristiano Ronaldo destroyed a horrid Miami defense. 
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<p>Inter Miami is now heading to Japan to take on J League side Vissel Kobe on Wednesday.</p>


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Inter Miami booed and Lionel Messi picture kicked by angry fans in Hong Kong

<p><strong>Eden Hazard</strong> was one of the most talented players of the last decade, especially during his time with <strong>Chelsea</strong>. The Belgian star won the <strong>UEFA Europa League</strong> twice and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league">Premier League</a></strong> twice with the Blues.</p>



<p>However, following his success in England, his time at <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a></strong> was disappointing after the legendary club paid $160 million to sign him. Despite his immense potential, Hazard never lived up to expectations, and at various points, his physical condition raised questions about his professionalism.</p>



<p>Now, as a retired player, Eden Hazard granted an interview to L’Equipe in which he was asked if <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> or <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> were better footballers than him. The answer was surprising.</p>



<p><em>“Individually, Messi is perhaps the only one. He is the greatest player in history. Unplayable. Impossible to take the ball from him. He’s just unbelievable.”</em></p>



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<h2>Eden Hazard says he was a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>



<p>After acknowledging the greatness of Lionel Messi, <strong>Eden Hazard</strong> sparked controversy by claiming that he was a better player than other stars of the time, such as <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>. </p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-makes-final-decision-about-cristiano-ronaldo-and-neymar-playing-at-the-champions-league-20230818-BUS-48618.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230818_BUS_48618_cristianoronaldo-4.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Many rumors point out Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar could have a shot at the UEFA Champions League even playing in Saudi Arabia.n" title="UEFA makes final decision about Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar playing at the Champions League" publication_id="BUS#20230818#BUS#48618"></div>

        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-money-that-messis-bodyguard-makes-for-taking-care-of-leo-antonela-and-the-argentines-family-20230830-BUS-54611.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230830_BUS_54611_lionelmessi-7.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="According to many reports, the amount of money for Lionel Messi&apos;s bodyguard is just incredible. n" title="The money that Messi&apos;s bodyguard makes for taking care of Leo, Antonela and the Argentine&apos;s family" publication_id="BUS#20230830#BUS#54611"></div>


<p><em>“Cristiano is a bigger player than me, but, in terms of pure football, honestly, I don’t think so. Neymar, perhaps. After that, not stronger than me, but at Real Madrid, you have the best: Benzema, Modric, Kroos…and Kevin De Bruyne breathes football.”</em></p>


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<p>Additionally, Eden Hazard acknowledged that he was never ready for the daily work that Cristiano Ronaldo puts in to maintain an extraordinary physical condition.</p>



<p><em>“If I had been like Cristiano, he’s the example of a good footballer, there are others, I would have burned myself out. I didn’t go to the gym every three days, I didn’t do three hours of physiotherapy to recover.”</em></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> and <strong>Inter Miami</strong> have started their preseason and are currently in the middle of a very complicated world tour. The scale in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong> was disastrous after a 6-0 loss against <strong>Al Nassr</strong> which played without their star, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>. </p>



<p>Last season, Messi’s debut was spectacular winning the <strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong> alongside <strong>Jordi Alba</strong> and <strong>Sergio Busquets</strong>. Now, thanks to the arrival of <strong>Luis Suarez</strong>, there are no more excuses to at least reach the playoffs in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong>.</p>



<p>The next challenge in the preseason is <strong>Hong Kong</strong>, which recently got eliminated early in the <strong>Asian Cup</strong> following three consecutive losses against the <strong>United Arab Emirates</strong>, Iran and Palestine. Inter Miami’s coach, <strong>Gerardo Martino</strong>, spoke about them.</p>



<p><em>“Undoubtedly, in today’s times, it is very challenging not to have a thorough knowledge of each of the teams we have to face. Hong Kong have recently competed in the Asian Cup. It is a team that we have well-scouted. Clearly, we will prepare ourselves in the right way to face that match.”</em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091406/lionelmessi-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Lionel Messi" class="wp-image-82552" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi’s status has been confirmed for the International Friendly against Hong Kong (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play against Hong Kong?</h2>



<p>During a long awaited press conference, <strong>Gerardo Martino</strong> confirmed that <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> is expected to play against <strong>Hong Kong</strong>. However, Inter Miami’s coach didn’t guarantee if the Argentine legend will start the game. </p>


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<p><em>“You know that we come from two very intense matches. Two more that we have played in El Salvador and in Dallas. We have to observe the physical condition of each of our players, but we have the expectations that Leo plays as much time as possible”.</em></p>


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<p>In the midst of the excitement in <strong>Hong Kong</strong> to see one of the greatest players in history, another reporter asked Martino for the second time if he could confirm to thousands of fans that their idol would be on the field.</p>



<p><em>“As I mentioned before, we will evaluate each of the players because we have played many preseason matches. The aspiration is that Leo plays the most amount of minutes possible. Therefore, we will determine how much time he can play based on what happens in the final training, but he will surely be on the field.”</em></p>


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<p><em>“It’s preseason</em>” is what many will say, the reality of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>’s globetrotting preseason is that <strong>Tata Martino</strong>’s team has not won a single game.<br></p>



<p>On Thursday against <strong>Al Nassr</strong>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Pro League</a> club wiped the floor with Inter Miami as <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> played only 10 regulation minutes due to a last-minute injury, and while <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-cristiano-ronaldo-celebrates-as-al-nassr-outplay-messis-inter-miami-3-0-20240201-BUS-101531.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> also missed the match due to injury a rematch most likely won’t occur as Al Nassr was all over Tata Martino’s side.<br></p>



<p>It was a humiliating defeat for a team that fancies itself a contender for 4 major championships, and a gut punch for MLS who saw its flagship team manhandled in a match that was sure to change perceptions of the two leagues. Reactions were plenty as Inter Miami continues to be winless since September 2023.</p>



<h2>Inter Miami – Al Nassr memes and reactions<br></h2>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/aymeric-laporte-and-al-nassr-destroying-inter-miami-with-wonder-goal-20240201-BUS-101545.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20240201_BUS_101545_Aymeric-Laporte.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Aymeric Laporte may have scored one of the goals of the year as Al Nassr are 3-0 up and it’s not even half time.
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<p>Things went from the sarcastic to the serious with some fans starting to ask serious questions about Tata Martino’s future since the team has not improved overall since the early days of the Leagues Cup.</p>



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Inter Miami torched by Al Nassr 6-0: Memes and Reactions

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong> couldn’t recover on time to play against <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> again, but that doesn’t seem to matter. The Portuguese star seems to be having the best of times as <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr">Al-Nassr</a> are destroying <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> in a club friendly</strong>.</p>



<p>The Saudi team took an early lead through Otavio, who found the net only three minutes into the game. But just seven minutes later, Anderson Talisca made it 2-0. Inspired by that fast start, Aymeric Laporte scored a fantastic goal to extend the difference to three.</p>



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<p>Unsurprisingly, the cameras looked for Ronaldo as his team kept on scoring, and the Portuguese star looked like the happiest man in the world despite not being on the field. He’s certainly <strong>enjoying the show his team is putting on against Messi and company.</strong></p>



<p>It’s important to keep in mind that Messi has not started for Inter Miami either, though unlike Ronaldo, he is <strong>watching the game on the bench</strong>. The MLS side opted not to risk the Argentine due to muscle discomfort, but there’s still a possibility that he comes on at some point since he’s among the substitutes. <strong>Ronaldo, on the other hand, will watch the entire game on the stands</strong>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090353/Ronaldo-and-Messi-2-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Lionel Messi walks past Cristiano Ronaldo of Riyadh XI after scoring the side&apos;s first goal during the Winter Tour 2023 friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium on January 19, 2023." class="wp-image-86970" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi walks past Cristiano Ronaldo of Riyadh XI after scoring the side’s first goal during the Winter Tour 2023 friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium on January 19, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Why Messi, Ronaldo are not starting </h2>



<p>Ronaldo had been questionable all this week due to a <strong>calf injury</strong> he picked up in the last few weeks, during the Saudi Pro League’s midseason break. In fact, the 38-year-old’s injury has already forced Al-Nassr to postpone two friendlies, as the team was expected to play in China last week.</p>


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<p>Messi, on the other hand, was initially expected to play against Al-Nassr from the get-go, but the club ultimately decided to give him rest. The 36-year-old had <strong>MRI after feeling muscle discomfort after the 3-4 loss to Al-Hilal</strong> on Monday, but he could be back in action in this same preseason tour. Inter Miami will play three more friendlies before the start of the 2024 MLS season, so we’ll see if Messi returns before the real competition begins.</p>


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