Who was the man of the match (motm) in the PSG vs Saudi All Star XI Riyadh Season Cup match 2023

Who was the man of the match (motm) in the PSG vs Saudi All Star XI Riyadh Season Cup match 2023

After receiving the man of the match award during his Saudi debut, Cristiano Ronaldo had a perplexed expression on his face in the PSG vs Riyadh XI match

CR7 was named as the official Man of the match.

In a match between PSG and a Riyadh All-Stars XI, the Portuguese star made his first appearance since relocating to the Middle East. The 37-year-old scored twice against the Ligue 1 powerhouses, demonstrating that he still had something to contribute.

Who was the man of the match (motm) in the PSG vs Saudi Arabia All Star XI Riyadh Season Cup match 2023

Ronaldo’s first goal came from the penalty spot when Keylor Navas, a former Real Madrid teammate, fouled him. After his initial shot hit the post and rebounded, he scored again, and Sergio Ramos, another ex-Los Blancos teammate, failed to successfully clear the ball. But it wasn’t enough to help his team win; the French team triumphed in a stunning 5-4 victory.

However, much to his apparent astonishment, Ronaldo was voted the game’s MVP after the game. During the post-game ceremony, a trophy was given to the seasoned forward. He accepted the compliments nonetheless as he posed for pictures holding his prize.

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Cristiano posts a million-dollar picture with Messi.

In a remarkable goal frenzy that culminated with both Ronaldo and Messi finding their names on the scoresheet. However, Ronaldo’s million-dollar post on that legendary Messi play from the game quickly became popular following the game.

Rivalries are remembered and made great not because of outstanding performances on the field, but rather because of the consideration and respect that each party shows for the other. The Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate may have found its conclusion now that both players are nearing the end of their careers and are unlikely to compete for a championship.

However, on Thursday night, when they squared off in what was thought to be the final dance of their storied rivalry at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, the two wanted to take spectators back to the glory days. However, Ronaldo’s million-dollar post on that legendary Messi play from the game quickly became popular following the game.

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There was no significance to the game for either team. But the tens of thousands of spectators at the event and the millions of others glued to their televisions on Thursday night were pleasantly entertained by both Ronaldo and Messi finding their names on the scoresheet in what turned out to be a remarkable goal fest.

After the game, Ronaldo posted photos from the exhibition match on Twitter, including the handshake and hug he shared with Messi just before the start of play.