“The Last Dance” will indeed take place. With Lionnel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both heading to exotic destinations, Inter Miami in the United States for the eight-time Ballon d’Or and Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia for the five-time, it was difficult to imagine the top two players of their generation compete again. However, the rivalry that made the Classicos so exciting for many years in Spain is about to experience a new episode.
The Riyadh Season Cup 2024, an annual friendly tournament, has announced the participating clubs for the next edition. And the Argentinian and Portuguese clubs are part of it, just like Al Hilal. Nicknamed “The Last Dance” by the organization, this tournament could well be an opportunity to see two of the best players in the history of football face off. The end of a cycle.