The superstar duo have not crossed paths since Barcelona and Juventus battled it out in the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League.On Thursday, however, they will lock horns once more in a friendly, potentially for the last time as the pair now play on different continents after Ronaldo joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr earlier this month.
The exhibition match will feature a combined XI of Al Hilal and Al Nassr players, captained by the Portuguese, who will attempt to spring a surprise on a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain team at the sold-out King Fahd International Stadium., real estate mogul Mushref al-Ghamdi will be among those present after spending a staggering £2.
With the ticket thought to be the most expensive ever for a football match, it will provide al-Ghamdi with some exclusive experiences such as attending the winners' ceremony after the game, and being allowed to enter the dressing rooms and meet both Messi and Ronaldo.It is said that bidding on the special ticket started at £220 000 , with the money raised set to be donated to charity, specifically to Saudi Arabia's National Platform for Charitable Work.
He wants to see Messi playing in the Saudi which can be the first and the last time he plays there as for Ronaldo he's stuck there for three yes.
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