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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 More

MANCHESTER UNITED should consider selling Harry Maguire this summer, according to Paul Parker.The former Red Devils defender says they already have the foundations of a centre-back pairing in Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane.
Man Utd should start by selling captain Maguire, says ParkerCredit: Getty
The 57-year-old won two Premier League titles with the Red DevilsCredit: Empics
And he thinks they should cash in this summer and move on from the 28-year-old England star.
Parker spoke to the Express and claimed: “If United, in my opinion, were to get somewhere near to their money back on Harry Maguire, I think they’ll have to think about it.
“I think Lindelof and Varane, you know, they could build something on there maybe, in a mode of what they’re looking for and where the club wants to be.
“You’re talking about players who are definitely more agile, a little bit quicker, better defenders in one against one situations and I think you have to look at it that way.
“Me, personally, for United to go forward, that’s the starting area.”
The scrutiny currently on show at Old Trafford doesn’t help and Ralf Rangnick’s team have been pretty woeful all over the pitch at times this season.
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The criticism of Maguire’s defending comes this week despite his side struggling to score in a goalless draw at home to Watford.
Man Utd are unbeaten in six games but four of those have been draws.
Rangnick even had to slam rumours of a toxic dressing room and rubbish reports that Cristiano Ronaldo was due to be made captain.
But club legend Wes Brown insisted that Ronaldo is the right man to lead the line.
United are away to local rivals and league leaders Man City on Sunday. More