Al-Nassr Aims to Bounce Back After a 4-1 Friendly Loss to SL Benfica

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Anticipated Role in the Al-Nassr vs. PSG Friendly Today

Al-Nassr Aims to Bounce Back After a 4-1 Friendly Loss to SL Benfica
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In a preseason friendly between Al-Nassr and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday (July 25) at the Nagai Stadium in Japan, Cristiano Ronaldo is anticipated to start. After losing 4-1 to SL Benfica in their previous friendly match, the Saudi Arabian giants would hope to perform better this time.

In their previous loss to Benfica, Cristiano Ronaldo played. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner began the contest with the Portuguese team, but he did not contribute with any goals.

Despite a lacklustre performance, Ronaldo is anticipated to start for Al-Nassr against PSG. The former Manchester United legend might attack in tandem with Anderson Talisca and Abdulrahman Ghareeb.

Al-Nassr has acquired top European players, like other Saudi Pro League teams have done. Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana, and Alex Telles are a few examples of these. Against PSG, they might all play a role.

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Four competitive matches between Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG have taken place. While the star forward was a Real Madrid player, all four of his games were in the UEFA Champions League. Along the road, Ronaldo has helped his team to three victories, a draw, and three goals, all against the Parisian heavyweights.

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In a friendly match against PSG earlier this season, Ronaldo was a member of the Riyadh All-Stars XI.

Ronaldo’s Positive Outlook for Al-Nassr’s Prospects in the Upcoming Season

In spite of the fact that the Ligue 1 powerhouses won 5-4, the legendary Portuguese player did score twice. Cristiano Ronaldo will play his first full season in an Al-Nassr jersey in 2023–24.

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When he joined them for the second half of the previous season, the former Real Madrid and Juventus star had played in 19 games and  contributed two assists and 14 goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut campaign in Saudi Arabia ended without any kind of trophy, despite his best efforts. As the new season  approaches, the star forward wants to correct the situation.

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Ronaldo was quoted saying this prior to their match against PSG: “We hope to win all the trophies. We know it’s going to be difficult but I think we have a good team, a new coach, new players, and we’re looking forward to doing an amazing season. Of course, I hope to win a few trophies this year.”

On August 14, 2023, Al-Nassr will face Al-Ettifaq on the road to open their Saudi Pro League season.

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Mbappe Transfer Saga: Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Al-Hilal Battle for PSG Superstar

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Mbappe’s Summer Drama: Chelsea Joins Race to Land Paris Saint-Germain Rebel

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In the face of opposing interest from Real Madrid and Al-Hilal, Chelsea is considering an outrageous approach for Kylian Mbappe, a Paris Saint-Germain contract rebel.

According to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Chelsea is evaluating the plausibility of a move for Mbappe this summer. After being left off of their preseason tour roster, the player is apparently being put up for sale by PSG, with Real Madrid long considered his most likely destination.

Chelsea, of course, did not participate in European football last season after placing 12th in the Premier League.

Even though Kylian’s contract expires at the conclusion of the upcoming season, Al-Hilal is reportedly interested in signing him and is willing to pay €200 million (£173 million/$222 million) to do it this summer.

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Chelsea could be able to match that figure, but that is yet to be seen. In a last-ditch effort to keep Mbappe, PSG has really made him an unprecedented 10-year deal worth €1 billion (£865 million/$1.1 billion) in an effort to win him over.

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The Al-Hilal deal would also net Mbappe €400 million (£346 million/$445 million) over the course of the season, and they would be willing to sell him to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer. The striker wants to remain for one more season before moving to the Bernabeu free agent the following summer, according to the report.

It appears that Mbappe’s future is still up in the air, and it will probably be one of the summer’s big headlines.

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Near Miss: Canada’s 40-Year-Old Forward Fails to Break Ronaldo’s World Cup Goal Record

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Canada’s Sinclair Nears Football History in World Cup Quest

Near Miss: Canada's 40-Year-Old Forward Fails to Break Ronaldo's World Cup Goal Record
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In Friday’s group round match between Canada and Nigeria, forward Christine Sinclair came perilously close to breaking a record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite having plenty of heart-pounding tension, the Group B game finished in a 0-0 tie.

48 minutes into the game, Canada was given a penalty. As Sinclair confidently walked forward, the crowd held its breath. She stumbled, though, and her weak effort fell right into Chiamaka Nnadozie’s arms for Nigeria.

It wasn’t just another chance lost for Sinclair to give her squad the lead. She was about to further etch her name in the annals of football. She would have set a new record for goals in a World Cup if she had scored, cementing her place in history with her sixth World Cup goal.

This accomplishment tops Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of five men’s World Cup goals, which stands as the previous record. Marta, a Brazilian striker, has scored goals in each of the Women’s World Cup’s five iterations.

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Even so, there is still hope for Sinclair and her supporters despite all of the early disappointment. The forward may yet have her moment of glory because Canada still has at least two more games left, including their July 26 showdown against the Republic of Ireland.

Instagram’s Wealthy King: Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Rich List

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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly topped the coveted Instagram wealthy list once more, according to HopperHQ (via GOAL). The five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or has beaten out A-listers like Kylie Jenner and fellow football icon Lionel Messi in terms of the staggering £1.87 million he earns from each sponsored post.

Not just because of his skill on the pitch can he have such a huge impact. Cristiano Ronaldo’s account, according to GOAL, features ads from companies including wellness giant Therabody and the booming cryptocurrency market with Binance.

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His Instagram presence has helped him reach new digital heights, especially in light of the fact that he only ranked third in 2019 four years ago, with a massive 597 million followers. Despite being in second place after Ronaldo, Kylie Jenner has left a huge mark of her own.

With 397 million followers and earnings of £1.47 million every post, Jenner promotes a wide range of products, from her own highly regarded cosmetics line to upscale clothing lines. Lionel Messi is a close second in the race for third place. The legendary Argentinean earns a staggering £1.38 million each endorsed post and will soon surprise American fans with the MLS franchise Inter Miami.

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With $1.35 million and $1.33 million, respectively, Selena Gomez and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson round out the top five.

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A Milestone Achievement: India Reenters Sub-100 FIFA Ranking since 2018

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Historic Comeback: Indian Football Team Ranked Below 100 in FIFA After 2018

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At the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month, India defeated formidable opponents Lebanon and Kuwait on penalties in the semifinal and championship match, respectively.

The Indian men’s football team won the SAFF Championship on Thursday, moving up one spot to 99th in the FIFA rankings for the first time since 2018.

At the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month, India defeated formidable opponents Lebanon and Kuwait on penalties in the semifinal and championship match, respectively.

Kuwait went up four spots to stand at 137th in the most recent FIFA ranking, which was released on Thursday. Lebanon also advanced two spots to take the spot immediately below India at 100th.

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The SAFF Championships invited Kuwait and Lebanon from West Asia to ensure that the competition would be fierce.

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India’s current point total is 1208,69.

India’s highest FIFA rating came in 1996 when they were ranked 94th. In 1993 and 2017 and 2018, the nation also climbed to positions 99 and 96, respectively. Last month, it came in at position 100.

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Argentina, still the top-ranked nation overall, was followed in order of performance by France, Brazil, England, and Belgium.

In Asia, Japan topped the list at position 20, followed by Iran at position 22, Australia at position 27, Korea at position 28, and Saudi Arabia at position 54.

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Drogba’s Controversial Claim: The Undeniable Superiority of Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi

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Drogba’s Choice: Ronaldo or Messi? Chelsea Legend Picks His Favorite Superstar

Drogba's Controversial Claim: The Undeniable Superiority of Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi

Didier Drogba, a former player for Chelsea, once asserted that Ronaldo was superior than Messi. Even stating that it is a universal truth that not everyone can acknowledge, the former Ivory Coast striker

For more than 15 years, the debate about who among Ronaldo and Messi is superior has dominated world football. While some support the Portuguese, others believe the Argentine to be the superior player.

However, he stated the following regarding the situation (via MARCA): “Everybody knows Ronaldo is better than Messi, not just me. But not everyone can admit it”.

When Didier Drogba was playing for Chelsea and Ronaldo was for Manchester United, the two players were direct rivals. Nevertheless, they had a cordial connection with one another.

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Throughout his career, Drogba faced Messi multiple times in the UEFA Champions League. Fans have enjoyed several spectacular matches between Chelsea and Barcelona over the years.

The Power of Respect: Ronaldo and Messi’s Unbreakable Friendship

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Over the past 15 years and more, Messi and Ronaldo have pushed one other to their physical and mental limits. Over the course of their careers, they have engaged in a number of on-field fights.

The two players have also consistently been at the Ballon d’Or awards. They have always had a very polite friendship despite their rivalry.

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Ronaldo was once praised by Messi, who said to La Sexta: “There are many admirable athletes. Rafa Nadal, Federer, LeBron – in all sports there is always someone who stands out and is admirable for his work. Cristiano stands out in football. There are many who stand out and always do their best.”

Over the course of their careers, both elite attackers plan to set standards in European football. However, both are nearing the end of their individual careers and have left European football. While Messi recently joined MLS club Inter Miami, Ronaldo presently competes for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

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The two legends’ future performances for their respective club teams will be closely watched by fans.

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Kylian Mbappe’s Jersey Dilemma: Will He Claim Modric’s #10 at Real Madrid?

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Mbappe’s Shirt Number Preference at Real Madrid: Emulating a Club Legend over Ronaldo

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According to reports, Kylian Mbappe has begun to decide whether to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2019. When he transfers to the Santiago Bernabeu, the PSG star wants to trade in his regular #7 for Luka Modric’s #10.

According to a report in El Nacional, Mbappe has told Real Madrid that he wants the #10 jersey for the upcoming season. But if Modric decides to stay at the club longer, he’s willing to wait till Modric departs.

Since Karim Benzema moved to Al Ittihad, the #9 jersey has been vacant, and Mbappe will be content to wear it. He does not, however, intend to wear the #7 jersey, despite Adidas’ support for the change.

According to the Spanish source, the sponsors of Real Madrid are also pressing for Mbappe to wear the number 10. Endrick, who will join the team next summer, should receive the #9.

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PSG’s Dilemma: Extending Mbappe’s Deal or Selling Him to Real Madrid?

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has said that if Kylian Mbappe does not extend his contract, PSG would attempt to sell him this summer. The Frenchman, whose contract at Parc des Princes is about to expire, has stated he won’t be extending it.

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The decision has PSG fuming, and they do not want to lose the striker for nothing in the upcoming summer transfer market. They seek to recover the €180 million they spent to acquire him from AS Monaco.

Earlier this summer, the head of the Ligue 1 team stated to Le Parisien: “We want him to stay but he can’t leave for free. That was our verbal agreement and he expressed it publicly in an interview. So it’s not debatable. I was really shocked to learn that he intended to leave for free.”

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Added him: “It’s very disappointing because Kylian is a fantastic lad, a real gentleman, and to leave for free, by weakening the biggest French club, is not him. When I received this information, I was shocked and disappointed.”

Real Madrid is expected to make the transfer this summer, according to PSG, who think Kylian Mbappe has already reached an agreement with the Spanish club.

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Marca asserts that Los Blancos are content to wait and have the Frenchman sign a pre-contract on January 1.

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Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ List of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2023

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Guinness World Record: Ronaldo Sets New Benchmark for Yearly Earnings

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As the athlete with the highest yearly salary in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed Lionel Messi.

After earning a remarkable $136 million since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has led Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the first time since 2017. He will also set a Guinness World Record for the highest yearly earnings of an athlete in 2023. Messi received the honour in 2022 while still a member of Paris Saint-Germain and earning a yearly salary of $130 million (£103 million).

Ronaldo’s earnings are divided between on-field and off-field sources. The international player from Portugal made $90 million (£68.5 million) in the latter and $46 million (£35 million) in the former. When he moved to Al-Nassr, his pay virtually increased, although his profits there are far outpaced by his sponsorship arrangement with Nike and his CR7-branded items.

Prior to their preseason matches against teams like Celta Vigo, PSG, and Inter, Ronaldo will team up with Al- Nassr.

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From Footballer to Father: Mason Greenwood’s Heartwarming New Chapter

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For the third time in his spectacular career since 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the peak of sports earnings in 2023. Ronaldo’s switch to Al-Nassr coincided with a change in his financial situation, which propelled him to the top of the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.

Up to May 1, 2023, the end of the majority of sports seasons, Ronaldo earned an eye-popping $136 million, according to Forbes (via SportsBrief). After a fairly underwhelming second stint with Manchester United that resulted in his exit in November 2022, his income has increased dramatically.

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Since January 2023, his new association with the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nasr has been extremely successful. A compensation of about $75 million every year, according to rumours. Notably, his business interests off the pitch, like as a lifetime contract with Nike and sales of items with the CR7 moniker, also bring him enormous sums of money.

Mason Greenwood finds himself in a state of limbo of uncertainty, in stark contrast to Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliant climb. His career future is in jeopardy even as he rejoices in the happy event of the birth of his first kid, which was publicly disclosed on social media after a noticeable 18-month absence.

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Manchester United is still deliberating on Greenwood’s fate after starting an internal probe in February in response to assault allegations made against him. The gifted attacker still has two years left on his United deal after joining the club’s youth programme as a student.

The accusations have now been abandoned. Express claims that discussions on Mason Greenwood’s future continue behind closed doors.

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Lionel Messi Reveals He Would Have Retired from International Football If Argentina Hadn’t Won the 2022 World Cup

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Messi’s Statement: “I Enjoyed the World Cup as If It Were My Last”

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If Argentina had not won the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi has admitted that he would have given up playing for his country.

The Argentine captain scored twice for La Albiceleste versus France in the World Cup final, which ended 3-3 after extra time and went all the way to penalties. As Argentina won their third world title, he also made his spot-kick in the shootout. Messi firmly stated that he “was not going to retire from the Argentina national team” after accepting the Golden Ball prize. I want to carry on competing as a champion.

He did, however, acknowledge that he would have given up playing if Argentina hadn’t won the trophy in a recent interview with an Argentine TV network.

“I enjoyed very much every moment throughout the World Cup. I enjoyed it like I had never done before. A bit because I knew it could be my last World Cup. And to be honest, I think if we had not been World Champions I would no longer be here in the national team. Absolutely, but now, being a World Champion I can’t leave the national team. I have to enjoy all this. But back then, it was like I enjoyed it and at the same time I had enormous peace of mind and confidence in the group we had,” He declared.

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Following Chile’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America final, Messi momentarily announced his retirement from the national team. However, he soon reversed course, and that choice paid off in Qatar the following season.

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The 35-year-old superstar, who will be close to 40 by then, has previously said he may not return for the 2026 World Cup.

He even acknowledged in a recent interview that his retirement from Argentina “will be soon” as he is entering “the last years” of his  playing career.

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In a “major unveiling event” scheduled for July 16 at 8 p.m. ET, the World Cup victor will officially be introduced as a new Inter Miami player. Fans recently caught a glimpse of the Argentine legend conducting his food shopping at a nearby grocery store, proving that he has already made himself at home in his new Florida residence.

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FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

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FIFA Bans Al Nassr from Signing New Players Over Unpaid Ahmed Musa Add-ons

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As a result of their inability to pay £390,000 in add-ons to Leicester City for Nigerian player Ahmed Musa, who joined the Saudi club in 2018, the team was given a ban.

FIFA has prohibited Al Nassr, the current club of Cristiano Ronaldo, from hiring or registering any new players because the Saudi club failed to pay Leicester City £390,000 in add-ons for Nigerian player Ahmed Musa, who joined the Saudi team in 2018.

Reports state that Al-Nassr was informed in 2021 that Leicester would be required to pay the debt once the decision was formally announced.

Additionally, the club was told that if they didn’t comply, they would be suspended for three consecutive registration seasons.

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In a recent announcement made from a preseason training camp in Portugal, the club named Luis Castro as their new coach. It was not made known how long the coach’s contract was.

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The 61-year-old Portuguese player is most known for his two seasons in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk, which included victories at home and away over Real Madrid in the 2020–21 Champions League group stage. With Botafogo, he spent the previous season in Brazil.

Along with Hakim Ziytech from Chelsea, they also acquired Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan.

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Al-Nassr was one of four elite Saudi teams that were effectively nationalised last month after being acquired by the Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund, with a majority stake. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman serves as the chairman of PIF, which asserts to be worth over $700 billion.

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“Most Down To Earth Person” – Fans react as image of Lionel Messi taking photo of a taxi driver with Javier Mascherano resurfaces

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Fan Love: Messi’s Photo Moment with Barcelona Legend and Taxi Driver Wins Hearts

"Most Down To Earth Person" - Fans react as image of Lionel Messi taking photo of a taxi driver with Javier Mascherano resurfaces

An old image of Lionel Messi being asked by a cabbie to pose with Javier Mascherano in the picture has surfaced once more.

For Barcelona and Argentina, Messi and Mascherano were teammates. The two scored three goals in 414 matches they played together.

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Even if one fan was eager to get a picture with Mascherano, even though Leo Messi is perhaps the better star of the two. As a result, he requested Messi take the picture.

Mascherano is a well-known figure in his own right. During his playing career, he alternated between playing as a centre defender and a midfielder. He played not just for teams like Liverpool and Barcelona but also for the Argentina national squad.

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Many people were shocked by the fan who asked Messi to pose with Mascherano in a picture.

A fan wrote: “Ronaldo would have broke the phone.”

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Messi and Busquets Reunited: Barcelona Duo Joins Forces at Inter Miami

Alongside former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi will play for Inter Miami.

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Coming up is Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut. Alongside his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, the Argentinean will play for the MLS squad. 567 times for the Catalan club, the two have previously shared the pitch.

Following the termination of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Messi joins the team as a free agent. The same is true of Busquets, who joins the team after calling it a day on his illustrious Barcelona career.

Many others are, however, doubtful that the pair will give the MLS team their all. However, Gerardo Martino, the newly appointed Inter Miami head coach, is certain. And he said: “That the world’s greatest player decides to play in this league, evidently it will open an even greater scenario of growth. When I spoke with Leo, yesterday I spoke with Sergio.We spoke about coming to make things happen. To compete, to compete well. They’re competitors, world champions, champions of the Spanish league… it’s in their blood.”

On July 16, Messi will be introduced as a member of Inter Miami. Fans can’t wait for the player to show up at the MLS team.

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