Messi and Ronaldo will be seen fighting each other on this day, PSG fixed the date
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in a sensational transfer on a 2-12 year contract recently, estimated to be worth more than 200 million euros
The 37-year-old saw his contract with Manchester United get terminated due to a controversial interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, where he criticized the clubs hierarchy and manager Erik ten Hag
The transfer marked a sad end to Ronaldos journey in Europe, where failed to sign for a UEFA Champions League club It also marked a possible end to any Champions League clashes between Ronaldo and his arch-rival Lionel Messi, who is currently with PSG
But it looks like the 2022 World Cup winner will be facing Ronaldo, whose Portugal side faced a quarter-final exit in Qatar As part of a mid-season tour, PSG will be facing Saudi all-star XI made up of players from Al-Hilal and Al Nassr on January 19
Back in Paris, Messi will be gunning for glory in the Champions League, something which PSG have set as their main objective
ll eyes will be on the Argentina captain, and the partnership he forms with Neymar and Frenchman Kylian Mbappe PSG are currently on top of LIgue 1 with 44 points in 17 matches, including 14 wins, two draws and two defeats
Ronaldo is yet to make his debut for Al Nassr and also faces a ban for smashing a Everton fans phone last year During his bombshell interview with Morgan, Ronaldo revealed that he didnt have any respect for Ten Hag and also stated that the club tried to push him away
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