Ronaldo vs Messi Rematch in Limbo as Al Nassr Star Suffers Injury Ahead of Meeting

• Al Nassr are scheduled to play Inter Miami on Thursday, February 1, at the Kingdom Arena
• The cracker would have seen Messi and Ronaldo line up against each other one more time
• It remains unclear if Ronaldo will take part in the fixture as he is nursing a muscle problem

The much anticipated Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi rematch has been plunged into limbo after the former suffered an injury.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr are scheduled to play MLS side Inter Miami next week in Saudi Arabia.

According to ESPN, the two teams will face off on Thursday, February 1, at the Kingdom Arena.

The friendly clash was expected to afford fans a fresh opportunity to watch Ronaldo and Messi renew their rivalry one more time.

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The two are widely regarded as the greatest footballers of all time, thanks to their achievements during their respective careers.

Having won 13 Ballon d'Or awards between them, Messi and Ronaldo have been pitted against each other in a never-ending debate on who is the GOAT.

Will Ronaldo be ready for the Messi reunion?

While Messi has been named in the Inter Miami squad that will take part in the Asia tour, doubts have emerged on the availability of Ronaldo for the tie.

The Portuguese legend is understood to have picked up an injury that has since forced Al Nassr to cancel their tour of China.

According to The Mirror, the cancellation of the tour sparked anger from fans in China, forcing Ronaldo to issue an apology.

The former Manchester United attacker is understood to be nursing a muscle complaint.

It remains unclear if he will be fit in time for the Inter Miami cracker.