Saudi All-Star XI 0-1 PSG: Messi gets the opening goal

SAM

Updated 19/01/2023 18:30 CET

Hello and welcome along to this live blog for the friendly match between a Saudi All-Star XI and Paris Saint-Germain, that is taking place this Thursday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi All-Star XI is officially called the Riyadh All-Stars XI and is made up of players from the two main clubs of the city, which are Al Nassr and Al Hilal.

This means that Cristiano Ronaldo is eligible to feature, even though he hasn't yet made his debut for Al Nassr because of a two-match suspension pending from his time in England. This, then, will be the first look we get at him in Saudi Arabian football.

On the other side will be Lionel Messi, who forms part of the Paris Saint-Germain squad that has travelled to the Middle East during the French break.

This should be a fun one and we'll have all the details for you here on this Saudi All-Star XI vs PSG live blog.

This Riyadh All-Stars XI vs PSG game is taking place at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, the same venue that was hosting the Spanish Super Cup last week.

It is expected to be a sell-out, as fans want to catch a glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo taking on Lionel Messi for what could be the last time.

Over their careers, the Portuguese and the Argentine have faced each other in 34 official matches, with 10 wins for Ronaldo, 15 wins for Messi and nine draws.

The match is taking place this Thursday, January 19, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The kick off time is 20:00 local time, which works out as 18:00 CET in western Europe, 17:00 GMT in the UK or 12:00 ET in the USA.