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Football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon play together on the same pitch in a historic match

The two last faced off on January 19, 2023, during a friendly match between Riyadh All Stars and PSG

Since then, Messi has moved to Major League Soccer, where he now plays for Inter Miami, while Ronaldo plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine international Lionel Messi might play on the same team for the first time in history.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could play for the first time together in a historic match. Photo by Megan Briggs/Al Nassr FC.

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The two football legends are considered by many fans to be the greatest of all time (GOAT). The term "GOAT" stands for "Greatest of All Time" and is used to describe someone who is the most successful and accomplished in their field ? in this case, football.

The most intense battles between Messi and Ronaldo took place during their time in the Spanish La Liga.

They faced each other often when Ronaldo played for Real Madrid and Messi for Barcelona, creating one of football?s greatest rivalries.

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However, the rivalry between the two cooled down after Ronaldo left Real Madrid and joined Italian Serie A giants Juventus in 2018.

The outcome of such encounters

The history between the two clubs, led by Messi and Ronaldo, wouldn?t be the same without their fierce rivalry and the wins and losses they shared.

In the matches they played against each other, Messi and Barcelona won 16 times, Ronaldo won 11 times, and 9 games ended in a draw.

Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Ruyadh XI fight for possession during the friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and Riyadh XI at King Fahd International Stadium.Photo by Aurelien Meunier.

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Messi and Ronaldo could play together for the first time

Messi, now 37, and Ronaldo, who will turn 42 in 2026, last faced each other in January 2023 in a match between Riyadh All Stars and PSG.

After a long break from meeting on the pitch since leaving Spain, the game gave them a chance to renew their famous rivalry.

As expected, Messi scored, and Ronaldo netted twice, but PSG won the match 5-4 against Riyadh All Stars.

After that match, Messi went on to sign for Inter Miami in the MLS, while Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

However, it has now emerged that Messi and Ronaldo might reunite and even play on the same team in the near future.

As reported by ESPN, former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez wants Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to take part in his farewell match in Buenos Aires.

In an interview with OLGA, Tevez mentioned that he is likely to have a farewell game, but said they are still working out the details, adding that it's not an easy task to have the two on board.

"Yes, I'm going to do it [farewell game],? Tevez told OLGA. ?I probably will do it. We just have to figure out when. It's not easy."

?Leo Messi, Cristiano... we?re going to bring them,? Tevez said. ?If I have to, I?ll go get them myself. I already have them saved in my WhatsApp.?

Luis Suarez appears to bite teammate again

TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Inter Miami player Luis Su?rez seemed to bite his teammate Jordi Alba during a heated moment in a match

Luis Su?rez played for Inter Miami on April 9 against LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

After a rough tackle on Messi, a fight broke out between the players. During the chaos, Su?rez seemed to bite his teammate Jordi Alba?s finger by mistake.

Source: TUKO.co.ke