February 1 has been announced as the "last dance" and the last time soccer fans around the world will watch Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo compete on the same field for the title of the best player in history.
But one of the football stars may not be available to play in the anticipated matches of the showcase tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo has a minor calf injury, and yesterday (Wednesday) Al Nasser had to cancel their game tour in China this week, leaving their playing status against Inter Miami in Riyadh next week in doubt.
🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo is an injury doubt for the match against Leo Messi's Inter Miami, on February 1. 🤕🇵🇹
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— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) January 23, 2024
Hundreds of enthusiastic fans arrived at the hotel of the Portuguese phenomenon, after hoping to see him play in two matches during the week.
Following the commotion, the hotel had to call in Chinese military personnel to the scene.
Ronaldo apologized to the Chinese football fans: "I love this country. I love being here. I love being here and I want to play for you. Please don't be sad, because I'm sad too."
Inter Miami heads into the final games of its preseason tour on Thursday with two games in Saudi Arabia.
The first against Al Hilal on January 29.
And then, as mentioned, Inter is expected to meet Al Nasser, and then also play a friendly match in Hong Kong on February 4 and in Tokyo on February 7.
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Messi with Busquets and Suarez in Inter Miami training, photo: AP
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