Messi and Ronaldo, reunion canceled

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi and Ronaldo, reunion canceled

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will not have the chance to face each other one last time on a football field.

For football romantics, the news must be hard to take. As they saw themselves competing for the 38e and last time in their careers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had to give up on a reunion. Blame it on bad luck.

Messi and Ronaldo, missed meeting!

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to play the friendly match between Inter Miami and Al Nassr, scheduled for 1er next February. He has just contracted an injury which will keep him away from the field for a week. It will therefore be too short for this meeting. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will also miss his Saudi team’s tour of China.

The last time Messi and CR7 faced each other was exactly a year ago (January 19, 2023) during the friendly duel between the Riyadh selection and PSG. They then both scored. And the last opposition in a competitive match dates back to December 8, 2020 in the Champions League during a Barça – Juventus.

Note that the Saudi and American championships are currently at a standstill. The two GOATs therefore benefit from regenerating and regaining strength in view of a year 2024 which promises to be busy, notably with the holding of the Euro and the Copa America.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.