Messi vs Ronaldo battle set for February 1

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Pics/AFP

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all. Inter Miami confirmed on Monday that it will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup - something that was announced by Saudi officials on November 21. Inter Miami said the reports at that time were inaccurate.

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Inter Miami will play Al-Hilal on January 29 and Al-Nassr - Ronaldo's team - on February 1. "We're excited for our group to get the chance to go up against teams with as much quality as Al-Hilal and Al Nassr," Inter Miami sporting director Chris Henderson said.

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