A match between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest football players of all time, is a highly-anticipated event. However, as both players play for different clubs and leagues, a match between them would only happen if they were to meet in a friendly between PSG and Riyadh All-Star XI on Thursday, January 19. Kickoff at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is set for 12:00 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.
The match between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is going to take place, it would likely be broadcast live on television and streaming platforms around the world. The match would also be available on different sports channels and platforms such as beIN Sports Xtra.
It’s worth noting that both players are at the tail end of their prime and there is a chance that they might not meet again on the field. However, both players are still active in top-level football and they could potentially meet again in the future.
French champions PSG will face the Riyadh All-Star XI, which will feature players from top Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al Nassr live in Sadia Arabia. In this match, recent Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head with his longtime rival, PSG striker Leonel Messi, who has just won his first FIFA World Cup with Argentina in Qatar on last month. Ronaldo and Messi have not met since December 2020 when Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0.
The All-Star XI team will be led by legendary manager Marcelo Gallardo, a two-time Copa Libertadores winner as manager of River Plate (Arg). Joining PSG’s ranks will be Brazil’s Neymar and France’s World Cup star Kylian Mbappe, who was most recently the top scorer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
How to watch beIN Sports Xtra live Stream in Saudi Arabia
beIN Sports Xtra is a streaming service that offers live and on-demand sports content. To watch it, you will need to have a subscription to the service. You can access beIN Sports Xtra on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
You can sign up for beIN Sports Xtra on the official website and download the app on your preferred device. After you have created an account, you can log in and start streaming content.
Live in Sadia Arabia, exclusive coverage before kickoff begins at 11:30 a.m. m. ET on beIN SPORTS EXTRA live in Sadia Arabia until kick-off at 12:00 p.m. m. ET.
Steps to watch beIN Sports Xtra live Stream in Saudi Arabia
To watch beIN Sports Xtra live in Saudi Arabia, you will need to follow these steps:
- Go to the beIN Sports website in Saudi Arabia and sign up for a subscription.
- Download the beIN Sports app on your preferred device (smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device).
- Open the app and log in with your account credentials.
- Navigate to the live section of the app to access the live streams of the sports events.
- Select the event you want to watch and the stream will begin playing.
Note: beIN Sports Xtra is a streaming service that offers live and on-demand sports content, it’s only available in certain countries and you may need a VPN to access it.
Ronaldo making Saudi Arabia debut against Messi and PSG
The Portuguese star is yet to make his debut with Al-Nassr. A two-match ban from the FA extended into Saudi Arabia, putting a hold on his debut. However, this game against PSG is in an uncompetitive setting. Moreover, he will not be in the Al-Nassr shirt, yet.
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