Al-Hilal are only Saudi club in action at this year’s Club World Cup, securing qualification because they won the 2021 AFC Champions League. Messi will be present at the Club World Cup because he plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami, who are owned by David Beckham.

Cristiano Ronaldo captures headlines once again, not just for clinching his third title with Portugal, but for sharing a heartfelt moment that hints at deep mutual respect with longtime rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Over the course of his career, he had a sporting rivalry with Lionel Messi. With many not anticipating Ronaldo to stay many more years in professional soccer,