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Man Utd in talks to play PSG in star-studded pre-season tournament which would renew Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi rivalry

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CRISTIANO RONALDO and Lionel Messi could renew their rivalry with talks reportedly underway for a pre-season meeting.

Manchester United and PSG have both been offered the chance to compete in a star-studded tournament in AUSTRALIA this summer.

The pair last went head-to-head in 2020 when Juventus defeated Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty

Barcelona have also been invited alongside Ronaldo and Messi’s new sides.

Spanish outlet SPORT have reported that Barca are looking at the competition Down Under as a chance to ‘strengthen the club’s current economic situation’.

The report adds that Manchester United and PSG are waiting to see how their seasons pans out before making any decisions on their pre-season plans.

There have been reports that Manchester United will play Liverpool in Bangkok on July 12.

Any tour abroad would be the Red Devils’ first in three years due to the Covid pandemic.

Collette Roche, chief operating officer at United, said: “We’re in the final stages of planning for our pre-season tour, we expect to confirm destination and opponents soon.”

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The prospect of a meeting between Ronaldo and Messi is sure to generate excitement.

Portuguese hero Ronaldo, 37, returned to Old Trafford in the summer in a dramatic transfer.

Whilst 34-year-old Argentine Messi headed to the French capital, leaving Barcelona after 18 years at the Nou Camp.

This season has been somewhat frustrating for both superstars with their respective teams.

Man Utd are not going to win the Premier League, and are already out of both cups meaning Ron’s only chance of silverware is the Champions League.

Messi has had injury woes at PSG, however, they are well on course for their tenth Ligue 1 crown.

They also remain in the Champions League, holding a 1-0 advantage over Real Madrid ahead of their Last 16 second leg meeting in Spain.

Ronaldo and Messi were actually drawn against each other in the Champions League last-16 before a redraw was announced when Uefa realised they had fluffed the original.

If their respective teams progress in this year’s tournament, they could yet face each other in the later stages of this season’s competition.

The duo have faced each other 36 times in their prestigious careers, with Messi currently having the edge over CR7.

The diminutive magician has beaten Ronaldo 16 times out of their 36 meetings so far, with nine draws.

The Portugal captain has come out on top in the other nine clashes between the two phenoms of the game.

Meanwhile, Rangers and Celtic have confirmed that they will face each other in the first ever international Old Firm fixture in Australia this November.

The duo have won the Ballon d’Or 12 times between them, Messi with seven and Ronaldo with fiveCredit: Getty – Contributor
The pair have played each other once for their nations, neither scoringCredit: PA:Press Association

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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