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Ronaldo punched but scores twice in Saudi reunion with Messi

Riyadh (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday in a lively reunion with his great rival Lionel Messi that demonstrated the financial firepower of the resource-rich Gulf.

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PSG 5-4 Saudi All-Stars: Cristiano Ronaldo hits brace but beaten by Lionel Messi’s side in friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his long-awaited debut in Saudi Arabian football as his Riyadh All-Star side were beaten 5-4 by Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo PUNCHED by former team-mate in first Saudi Arabia match vs Lionel Messi

Ronaldo was playing for the Saudi All-Star side in Thursday's friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain in Riyadh, and he got a little too close to one of his former Real Madrid colleagues

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Davos 2023: Riyadh city developing fast with eye on Expo 2030 bid

Saudi Arabia, which has bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair, is pushing ahead with plans to turn its capital Riyadh into a major global metropolis, a government official said on Thursday.

Reuters

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo game is sportswashing at ‘full throttle’, Amnesty say

Ronaldo will feature in a Saudi All-Star XI taking on Messi’s PSG in a match in Riyadh on Thursday

The Independent UK

When is PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI game? Live stream and UK kick-off time

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi reunion could take place today as PSG take on a Riyadh All Star team set to be captained by the ex-Man Utd forward who signed for Al-Nassr

Manchester Evening News

What time is All-Star XI vs PSG? TV channel and stream details for Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo is due to make his first appearance since his mega-money move to Al-Nassr when he captains an all-star team from the Saudi Pro League in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain

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What does Ronaldo’s signing for Al Nassr mean for Saudi Arabia?

As Ronaldo gets set to make his Saudi debut, his signing could have a major effect on and off the pitch.

Al Jazeera

Fan Pays $2.6 Million for Golden Ticket to Match With Ronaldo, Messi

A Saudi Arabian real estate magnate will have true VIP access at a Thursday exhibition match in Riyadh.

Sports Illustrated

Dzeko inspires Inter to convincing Super Cup triumph over AC Milan

Riyadh (AFP) - Inter Milan retained the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.

AFP

Dzeko-inspired Inter win Milan derby Super Cup

Riyadh (AFP) - Inter Milan won the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a thumping 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.

AFP

Davos 2023: Saudi foreign minister sees progress to end Yemen conflict

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen conflict, in which Riyadh leads a military coalition, but more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire.

Reuters

Reema bint Bandar: Saudi-US Partnership Is Crucial for Global Security

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday that maintaining the long-standing strategic partnership between Riyadh and Washington was "beyond critically necessary" for global stability. "Yes there was a moment of conflict and disagreement, but that doesn't take away from the fact that we are both strategic allies…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al Nassr-Al Hilal vs Paris Saint-German: All you need to know

As Ronaldo and Messi face off in Saudi Arabia, we take a look at when, where and how to watch the match.

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Reuters

Davos 2023: Saudi-US partnership is crucial for global security, says Saudi envoy

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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Businessman buys 'world's most expensive ticket'

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will face off in a friendly match between a Riyadh All-Star XI and Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, with one VIP ticket being sold at an eye-watering price

AFP

Saudi businessman bids $2.6m for Ronaldo-Messi ticket

Riyadh (AFP) - A Saudi real estate mogul won a ticket to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly after bidding $2.6 million at auction, an official said Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

KSrelief to Hold 3rd Riyadh Int'l Humanitarian Forum in February

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) will hold the third Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF) in Riyadh on February 20 and 21. The event will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and in partnership with the United…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

Reuters

Davos 2023: Saudi FM says Riyadh trying to find path to dialogue with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom was trying to find a path to dialogue with Iran as the best way to resolve differences.

Evening Standard

PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI: Messi v Ronaldo, kick off time today, prediction, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo and World Cup winner Lionel Messi meet again as PSG travel to Riyadh for a glamour friendly

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ronaldo-Messi Rivalry Set for New Chapter in Riyadh

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him…

AFP

Small stadiums, high temperatures: what Ronaldo can expect in Saudi

Riyadh (AFP) - After lighting up football's biggest stages, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a very different reality in Saudi Arabia with smaller stadiums and less exalted teams -- and some very high temperatures.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen Calls for Int’l Support to Revive its Economy, Stop Houthi Terror

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council urged on Monday international support to help revive the country’s economy, stop the collapse of the local currency and put an end to the terrorism of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Members of the PLC, Aidaroos al-Zubaidi and Sultan al-Arada held separate talks in Riyadh with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

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