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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed by Al-Nassr as mass brawl breaks out… while Cristiano Ronaldo smiles from stands


LIONEL MESSI’S Inter Miami were thrashed by Al-Nassr before a mass brawl broke out in front of an onlooking Cristiano Ronaldo.

The friendly in Riyadh was due to be the “Last Dance” between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami were thrashed by Al-NassrCredit: AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to watch from the standsCredit: AFP
Luis Suarez had to be held back by Alex Telles after a row with Abdulmajeed Al-SulaiheemCredit: Reuters

But Ronaldo was forced out injured – although he presence was not missed as Al-Nassr hammered David Beckham’s side 6-0.

Otavio and Talisca opened the scoring before ex-Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte scored a stunner from his own half.

The Spanish international spotted keeper Drake Callender off his line and attempted the impossible.

Laporte’s effort lobbed Callender perfectly and capped off a truly sensational strike.

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It got Ronaldo off his feet in the stands and YouTuber IShowSpeed was gobsmacked as he reacted to the stunner.

Speed – a CR7 super-fan – made the trip from America to Saudi in the hope of watching his icon in action.

But he was left heartbroken when Ronaldo was forced out with a calf injury.

The match hit a sour note when players from both sides clashed in a mass brawl on the pitch.

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Liverpool legend Luis Suarez had to be held back by ex-United full-back Alex Telles after a row with Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem.

Stars on each team were pulled a part as tensions threatened to boil over.

Talisca got himself a second-half double while Mohammed Maran got on the scoresheet in between.

It capped off a disastrous trip for Messi & Co as their MLS season gets set to start this month.

Players from both sides were caught up in the brawlCredit: Reuters
The scenes turned ugly in SaudiCredit: Reuters


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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