Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment for the Saudi Government and owner of LaLiga side Almeria, tweeted that Inter Miami FC was going to compete against Al-Nassr FC in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Meaning, Lionel Messi would be playing against, Cristiano Ronaldo. It was billed as ‘The Last Dance’ alluding to a final match-up between two two legends before they retire. “It’s the last dance of football greatness!” he wrote.The Tweet even included a flier of the two teams with their official emblems.
News of the alleged friendly match spread like wildfire, and shortly after, Inter Miami released a statement that has been removed.
Per ESPN, Inter Miami denied the claims, calling it “inaccurate.” “Earlier today, an announcement was issued stating that Inter Miami CF is scheduled to play in the Riyadh Season Cup.
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