Riyadh Season Cup

About Riyadh Season Cup

Riyadh Season Cup History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage

The Riyadh Season Cup is a key event of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season festival, combining entertainment and sports. Gaining significant attention in 2023, the cup featured a notable match between PSG, led by Messi, and a Saudi All-Star XI, including Ronaldo, which PSG won 5-4. Despite Neymar's affiliation with Al Hilal, his injury prevents participation in this reunion with Messi in the 2024 edition.

The cup takes place from early February 2024, adopts a round-robin format with teams competing for a pentagon-shaped shield trophy. It includes Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Messi's Inter Miami, aligning with the Saudi Pro League season and Inter Miami's pre-season preparations. Key matches include Inter Miami vs Al Hilal on January 29, followed by Inter Miami vs Al Nassr, and concluding with an all-Saudi match between Al Nassr and Al Hilal on February 8.

Likely their last meeting, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will get their ‘Last Dance’, with Inter Miami facing Al-Nassr on February 2, 2024.