PSG will travel to Saudi Arabia for a friendly duel
Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain are scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia for a friendly that will take place on January 19 against a combined XI from teams Al Hilal and Al Nassr, who announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday.
If the match is confirmed, and both players are called up to participate, it could be one of the last chances to see the two stars playing against each other before they retire.
The news was confirmed by journalist Achraf Ben Ayad. This match was going to take place at the beginning of 2022, but it was canceled due to COVID-19.
Both stars took part in the 2022 World Cup, with Argentina going all the way to the trophy. Meanwhile, Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan.
The Portuguese star hit out at coach Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners just a few days before his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Ronaldo agreed to join Al Nassr to become the highest paid player worldwide.
Bruno Guimaraes: Brazilian star wears signed Pele jersey as tribute before the game
Pele died this week at 82 years old.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, “Pele”, changed soccer forever and his legacy will be shared from generation to generation until the end of times, as he’ll continue to be regarded as an icon and one of the top two players who ever kick a ball professionally, as we see now that his death has prompted all kind of tributes around the globe.
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes came out of the locker room wearing an autographed Pele jersey to the start of match ceremony between Newcastle United and Leeds United, paying tribute to his native country’s biggest star, who unfortunately passed away this week.
An assistant referee also paid tribute to Pele
During the Premier League game between Liverpool and Leicester City this Saturday, assistant referee Scott Ledger, took the opportunity to pay tribute to “O’Rei”, by wearing boots that showed Pele’s signature.
Source: marca.com
