Marcelo Gallardo will coach Cristiano Ronaldo against Paris Saint-Germain on January 19th. The former River Plate coach will coach the All-Star team in the Saudi Championship, made up of players from Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, current champions of the Asian Champions League.
The duel could mark the last clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in football history. In the last decade, strikers dominated the sporting scene with intense disputes on the field, especially during the period when the “rivals” were playing in La Liga, but also fighting for the Ballon d’Or.
The last game in which Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi faced each other took place in the Champions League, in December 2020. On the occasion, Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 with two goals from penalties by the Portuguese striker. After more than two years, veterans will be able to meet again on a football field.
On the other hand, Marcelo Gallardo returns to the benches, albeit occasionally, since his departure from River Plate. The Riyadh Season is an event sponsored by the Saudi government and is an opportunity for “Muñeco” to return to the scene.
