Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami In Riyadh Season Cup Friendly?

Football enthusiasts worldwide are anxiously awaiting updates on Cristiano Ronaldo's injury status ahead of Thursday's much-anticipated match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

It has been a week since Cristiano Ronaldo's calf injury led his Saudi Arabian team, Al Nassr, to cancel two pre-season friendlies in China.

Following an injury sustained by Cristiano Ronaldo during Al Nassr's tour to China, initial reports indicated a two-week recovery timeline. Although this suggested he could return to the field against Messi's Inter Miami, the precise severity of the injury remains uncertain, and official confirmation regarding his playing status is still pending.

At ages 36 and 38, Messi and Ronaldo find themselves in the latter stages of their distinguished football careers, consistently fueling global discussions about who truly stands as the sport's greatest athlete.

In an encouraging development, Al-Nassr had shared a video on social media revealing that Ronaldo has been training in the gym in preparation for the upcoming game.

However, whether or not Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will face off against each other remains uncertain and only time will reveal whether they will cross paths once more.