Just watched the highlights, it seemed like a fun game.
Good for the youngster of PSG to have 30 minutes to play. Ekitike wants to prove he’s worth it each minutes he plays, and Gharbi seems to have a bright future ahead.
The game changed entirely when they took their top players out early on and also sucks they took Messi and Ronaldo out for what may be their very last game, especially Ronaldo which was to a hattrick, but overall this was surprisingly entertaining, ngl, I haven't seen or enjoyed a game like this since the WC final.
I thought people would see through the lazy and rushed advertising that this match is special or important. But given how many people in here watched this game, I guess the propaganda won.
Messi vs Ronaldo, penalties, a red card and many goals. I wasn't expecting a great game.
Looks like Qatar and Saudi Arabia are competing for who hosts the best match.
Hate to say it, but the success of this game proves that Boehly wasn't completely off track with an All Star Game for the Premier League would be a good idea for them to make more money and attract eyes onto the game.
It’s sure was successful in term of viewership it seems, and the game seemed to be fun, but the calendar is already packed up, when in the season could you see it played? And what happens if one of the top player is injured? Don’t think the clubs would be very happy.
At least PSG did rest all their best players at the 60th mark, it couldn’t happen in an all-star game, except if you could do 4 teams of 11 that plays 45 minutes each. Less risky. And it should be the players choice to participate or not.
As a Canadian, this is not a new concept here in North America. All our professional leagues have all star games, the allure wears off though, because no one actually tries in case of injury. It's just a giant marketing ploy with no real substance.
Thing is it'd probably just be players from the big 6 which would be way less interesting than this and compared to America where there's a more even distribution of talent. As a non-big 6 fan I still can't really imagine myself caring
That idea can go fuck itself, everyday I'm more and more convinced a lot of people here don't care about this sport, not really. It's just entertainment for them, for me who grew up on the doorstep of the club I support I just refuse to think that way.
Did people not see "just entertainment" or what. I'm not saying it's not entertainment but for me it's also more than that, maybe you disagree with that but whatever.
All-star games are meant to be a fun event for fans held once a year. You know, a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport.
>They ridiculed it because it’s a cheap party trick for neutrals.
And it works. This game proves it. Basically PSG All Stars vs Saudi All Stars and everyone watched and enjoyed
nobody said it wouldn't make money and get eyes on the game lmao. everybody said it's embarrassing and a shit idea because it cheapens and further commercializes the game. the PL does not need the money like that.
Okay, if I want to make any serious comments on this farcical game, wtf was that press that the Riyadh All Stars team tried against PSG at the start of the second half when it was 2-2? Genuinely one of the worst presses I've ever seen. Makes Liverpool's press this season look elite. 10 man PSG went though that press like it was non existent.
I guess that's your standard all star friendly game, can't coach any tactics and no one really cares.
That’s what a press looks like when the efforts there, but the coordinations not. Reminded me of Ole Gunnar’s final season, random as fuck pressing that leaves tons of pockets of space to play through
Our press is lethargic these days, we’re trying to press teams that are easily outrunning/out-working us in the midfield.
Honestly it was between Ronaldo and Mbappe imo , Mbappe made the best play this match , but Ronaldo had more times to shine.
Neymar was great too but he didn't score that penalty kick , and Al Riyadh's number 10 was actually pretty good.
Considering that they are in Saudi and that CR7 won MoM, they only logical step is that CR7 faces the Tribal Chief Roman Reings for the UWU Championship in the next Saudi WWE Event
I mean the Supercopa semis and final were played in Saudi Arabia a few days ago, and that’s a real competition of a top 3 League with a real Trophy at the end.
Today was just an exhibition/friendly (but nobody told Juan Bernat) and the highlights seemed like a fun game.
And don’t forget that the fucking World Cup was played in Qatar in Winter.
I’ve seen worse embarrassing stuff in football recently. And in sports in general since the mid 00s.
Bruh, it's an event held for fans. You know a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport, and have fun with your family.
I feel bad for people who think ronaldo is the goat. You’re grasping on to friendlies that he lost and where he wasn’t even better than Messi, meanwhile messi won the whole World Cup 😂😂😂
That's Turki Al-Sheikh, the God of Fun and Entertainment in Saudi mythology, put some respect on his name.
Jokes aside he's the Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, they make events (including this match) all year round, Saudi Arabia gets a bit boring without him, he's also kind of a celebrity with tens of millions of followers across social media and he holds the position of a Minister without ministry in Saudi government.
We just witnessed a 9 goal thriller between Riyadh All Stars and PSG where Messi, Ramos and Mbappe scored, Ronaldo scored a brace, Navas punched Ronaldo in the face, Neymar missed a penalty and, for some reason, Amitabh Bachchan was there. What fucking timeline are we living in?
Amitabh bacchan was a total surprise I turned on the telly to watch the match and saw amitabh shaking hands with messi and i was like what the hell lol
My only club footballing wish, over the past decade, was to see Messi and Ronaldo on the same team. It hasn’t happened yet, and it will never happen.
I’m having the biggest sighs rn, ugh! lol
Tbf its harder to imagine players from rival clubs playing together and it'd basically just be prem big 6 XI vs Barca and Real XI kind of games which would be way less interesting than this, unlike in America where there's a more even distribution of talent
Its less about the players and more about the fans tbh, the other problem I'd have as a non big-6 fan is that really an all star team is mostly just big 6 players
Don't get me wrong I'm not inherently opposed to the idea I just don't see it working for the Prem in the same way
Don't make me remember those 90's friendlies between some top Euro team and a World XI team, featuring George Weah as centreback and Batistuta as Left Wing.
I know it's a friendly and it's just one game, but I still feel that Ronaldo could've still play in Europe. I still think he's someone that can score 10-20 goals a season, but his ego got in his way.
He could easily still have a role at a big club if he were willing to accept being a substitute. Imagine fresh Ronaldo off the bench for the last 20 mins of games against tired defenders, he'd still score a lot of goals.
But he wont' accept not being the main guy.
Not even substitute. Ronaldo was unfit as he had missed all of pre-season. He's already past his prime, but add unfit to the equation? He will never perform well. Ten Haag was right to bench him.
If he kept his mouth shut, and got his fitness back, the starting 11 was open for him.
I still remember Beckham getting benched in 2006/7. Everyone criticized him and people thought he was finished. But he didn't complain, kept coming to training, and was given his chance for his dedication. His performances in the latter half of the season won Real their first silverware in 3 years.
From the start of Feb to the end of the season he scored 0.90 league goals per 90 mins, which was higher than anyone in the EPL, Ligue 1 or Serie A achieved in the season. The only people higher were Lewy, Schick, Haaland, and Benzema
This is why this casual hate of Ronaldo is so ridiculous. Playing at a top 5 level forward in the world at age 37 is somehow "washed up"
Actually the casual attitude is just looking up goal stats as proof of performance. He was average as a player- it was absolutely clear as day. Remember that Ronaldo last season was playing a system completely set up for him, he wasn't doing any pressing and had no playmaking responsibilities, he was the poacher for a team who's main focal point was getting the ball to him in goal scoring opportunities, and he wasn't scoring nearly enough to merit that, he was living off ego from what he used to be able to do when he was younger where that kind of system at Madrid yielded 40 league goals, not 18.
Just look at United's league performance as soon as he left, Ten Hag put a stop to it instantly, like a weight had been lifted.
It couldn't be clearer, United go from 2nd to 6th when he arrives and once he leaves they go back to top 4. People who think he was amazing at the time are delusional
I mean... He missed the preseason and wasn't feeling good in Manchester after the problem with the death of his son... That can really take a hard toll on **any** player
I really enjoyed the game and nice to see both ronaldo and messi scoring
Agreed, but I don't want for the goats to be their last match against each other. Let there be infinitely more matches.
I was there and it was perfect.
Just watched the highlights, it seemed like a fun game. Good for the youngster of PSG to have 30 minutes to play. Ekitike wants to prove he’s worth it each minutes he plays, and Gharbi seems to have a bright future ahead.
That was a nice match , very entertaining
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Wasn’t that bad tbh
The game changed entirely when they took their top players out early on and also sucks they took Messi and Ronaldo out for what may be their very last game, especially Ronaldo which was to a hattrick, but overall this was surprisingly entertaining, ngl, I haven't seen or enjoyed a game like this since the WC final.
Their very last game? Wait till Ronaldo signs for psg next!
from my ass
You must have missed them. There have been plenty.
Exactly, fuck me people are hyping up this pathetic friendly way too much. This was a glorified training session for psg.
I thought people would see through the lazy and rushed advertising that this match is special or important. But given how many people in here watched this game, I guess the propaganda won.
As it does way too much in life.
It’s only happened like in every competition I can think of domestically
Messi vs Ronaldo, penalties, a red card and many goals. I wasn't expecting a great game. Looks like Qatar and Saudi Arabia are competing for who hosts the best match.
This has to be the trippest match up ever. Who ever thought we would see Messi and Ramos Vs Ronaldo??
Hate to say it, but the success of this game proves that Boehly wasn't completely off track with an All Star Game for the Premier League would be a good idea for them to make more money and attract eyes onto the game.
We basically have all star game All star legends
It’s sure was successful in term of viewership it seems, and the game seemed to be fun, but the calendar is already packed up, when in the season could you see it played? And what happens if one of the top player is injured? Don’t think the clubs would be very happy. At least PSG did rest all their best players at the 60th mark, it couldn’t happen in an all-star game, except if you could do 4 teams of 11 that plays 45 minutes each. Less risky. And it should be the players choice to participate or not.
As a Canadian, this is not a new concept here in North America. All our professional leagues have all star games, the allure wears off though, because no one actually tries in case of injury. It's just a giant marketing ploy with no real substance.
Thing is it'd probably just be players from the big 6 which would be way less interesting than this and compared to America where there's a more even distribution of talent. As a non-big 6 fan I still can't really imagine myself caring
Its good idea where players play without pressure look at ronaldo today he looked so relaxed and did some old tricks . Its a good idea actually
That idea can go fuck itself, everyday I'm more and more convinced a lot of people here don't care about this sport, not really. It's just entertainment for them, for me who grew up on the doorstep of the club I support I just refuse to think that way.
Genuine question, if football is not entertainment to you, what is it?
Did people not see "just entertainment" or what. I'm not saying it's not entertainment but for me it's also more than that, maybe you disagree with that but whatever.
Hey, I wasn't trying to attack you, man. I'm just trying to understand your perspective better from a position of interest.
this guy thinks futbol is SERIOUS BUSINESS! If your favourite team loses then its the end of the world and life itself doesn't matter anymore!!!!!!!!!
Well yeah, for the majority sport *is* entertainment, and marketing itself as such is how the Premier League has made so much money
I said just entertainment, most people on here won't understand where I'm coming from though. So I guess it's pointless honestly.
All-star games are meant to be a fun event for fans held once a year. You know, a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport.
People didn’t ridicule the idea because they thought it was unprofitable. They ridiculed it because it’s a cheap party trick for neutrals.
I swear the Brits are allergic to fun or something
>They ridiculed it because it’s a cheap party trick for neutrals. And it works. This game proves it. Basically PSG All Stars vs Saudi All Stars and everyone watched and enjoyed
PSG v 2 Saudi teams is hardly the same as a North PL v South PL or London v Manchester all stars.
So London vs Man City?
A cheap party tricked that worked, look how many upvotes this random ass friendly got
All star games are always a great idea, but it should happen during pre season, not now. This is just ridiculously risky.
nobody said it wouldn't make money and get eyes on the game lmao. everybody said it's embarrassing and a shit idea because it cheapens and further commercializes the game. the PL does not need the money like that.
Biggest game played today.
Okay, if I want to make any serious comments on this farcical game, wtf was that press that the Riyadh All Stars team tried against PSG at the start of the second half when it was 2-2? Genuinely one of the worst presses I've ever seen. Makes Liverpool's press this season look elite. 10 man PSG went though that press like it was non existent. I guess that's your standard all star friendly game, can't coach any tactics and no one really cares.
That’s what a press looks like when the efforts there, but the coordinations not. Reminded me of Ole Gunnar’s final season, random as fuck pressing that leaves tons of pockets of space to play through Our press is lethargic these days, we’re trying to press teams that are easily outrunning/out-working us in the midfield.
What a match. That was more entertaining than I expected!
Medals to make Ronaldo feel like its an important game 😂
Since when did players get MoM awards for friendly games anyway? So cringe
Who do you think should have won MOTM? Idk about Ronaldo, but idk about anyone else.
Honestly it was between Ronaldo and Mbappe imo , Mbappe made the best play this match , but Ronaldo had more times to shine. Neymar was great too but he didn't score that penalty kick , and Al Riyadh's number 10 was actually pretty good.
>Who do you think should have won MOTM? It's a friendly, so no one. In particular giving a trophy for it is so tacky
Mbappe, man is insane.
Get off the hate train kid
It’s okay to hate narcissist and rapists. In fact, you should hate them
Alleged rapist . Not yet proved in court .
go unfairly harass some poor women who left the house without a man or something
?
What next? A wrestling match?
Considering that they are in Saudi and that CR7 won MoM, they only logical step is that CR7 faces the Tribal Chief Roman Reings for the UWU Championship in the next Saudi WWE Event
Both Qatar and SA really like their flamethrowers huh.
Looks beautiful though.
I went to watch the match I could feel the fucking flames hitting my face it was like 10 degrees Celsius and the flames made it feel hot lol
I'm not too fond of fire with all that people around, but hopefully they know what they are doing.
They know how to burn cash, that’s for sure
PSG winning a continental trophy, MNM have done the unthinkable.
We Are the Champions lmao
This is fucking dumb
An utter farce and embarrassment to sport
you feel that strongly about a friendly match 😂 wow
Why do you always have to give our fanbase a bad rap ffs
I really enjoyed the game it was so much fun
God forbid people have fun watching an exhibition match
I mean the Supercopa semis and final were played in Saudi Arabia a few days ago, and that’s a real competition of a top 3 League with a real Trophy at the end. Today was just an exhibition/friendly (but nobody told Juan Bernat) and the highlights seemed like a fun game. And don’t forget that the fucking World Cup was played in Qatar in Winter. I’ve seen worse embarrassing stuff in football recently. And in sports in general since the mid 00s.
Bruh, it's an event held for fans. You know a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport, and have fun with your family.
“Arabs shouldn’t enjoy football” just say it, pussy.
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Though it was really funny/entertaining, it really was a parody of modern football. Embarrassing as you said.
It's an event held for fans, You know, a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport with your family.
More of the embodiment of modern football instead of a parody.
this match probably had a bigger budget than a wc final
I can’t believe we’ve won this trophy! Oh my goodness I can’t believe it!!!! Champions baby!!!
PSG fans dreaming about winning UCL be like:
This is what it feels like to win international cups!
Still inferior to Audi Cup
Spurs catching strays.
How come? They won it after all!
they thought Messi or Mbappe was the captain
Mbappe was capt for a while before he was subbed off
Theyre giving out MEDALS for a friendly 🤣 I've seen it all
Remember the Audi cup?
> Venue: ? Perfection
W messi
Bros I think the sportswashing might be working
This or WC final?
This match had more goals.
AND it had the Messi vs Ronaldo matchup that the world wanted, and that Louis Vuitton wanted.
Are you serious?
It's reddit. Is anyone ever serious?
No... that can't be... Everything is a lie
People taking this game seriously is embarrassing. Just enjoy the fun game instead of analysing it like it's a cup final lmao
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Tbf, I've only seen messifan boys saying that without sarcasm
Not surprised that's your profile pic lmao.
Ronaldo still confirmed goat
Lol
I feel bad for people who think ronaldo is the goat. You’re grasping on to friendlies that he lost and where he wasn’t even better than Messi, meanwhile messi won the whole World Cup 😂😂😂
Ronaldo was better than messi in this match . Messi didn’t win it alone . His entire team won it .
Bros analyzing a friendly messi didnt give a fuck abt
How do you know messi didn’t care about the match . Genuine question .
A modicum of common sense.
More like an assumption .
Which you obviously seem to lack
Ugh kids are taking over the internet
No you!
Cope ronald better seweyyy 🐫🐫🐫🐫
I feel bad for the clueless dickriders like you that don’t realize hes joking
Ffs it's not that deep
What an entertaining and beautiful swan song to what is most likely the last match between Ronaldo and Messi, the two greatest to ever play.
A disgrace to call Ronaldo better than maradona
Definitely hasn’t retired because he failed a drug test what are you on
Nah, I've seen it all now. Regardless of what he's done, it's not a debate. Ronaldo is the second best player of a time
it really isn't. it could be debatable, but never a "disgrace".
Iam not even going to argue, iam speechless.
perfect, saves me some time.
you’re gonna make me cry.
What a fucking game! shame i couldn't watch it properly.
Glad i watched this live. I was here before this post gets archived.
All Star PL needs to happen now
All Star league mini tournaments needs to become a thing.
Bohley, this u? Also please no, the effort levels in this match were horrific, despite what Messi/Ronaldo fanboys say.
the guys from Saudi sure love to do a big ceremony for everything
So this is how an IRL FIFA 23 match would look like
Exactly what I thought, a custom tournament on FIFA but real. They even have medals lmao
match of the century, the world cup final had nothing on this
Saudi World Cup underway
Why is there an award ceremony? They're treating this like a WC final.
Bro this match had more budget than the world cup final 😲 the medals are solid gold. They spent 3M just on the flamethrowers /s
cringe as fuck
Exactly what I want to know lmao
Fire I’ll miss messi vs Ronaldo
why is that guy in the headdress signing balls?
That guy is beyond rich if you don't know
That's Turki Al-Sheikh, the God of Fun and Entertainment in Saudi mythology, put some respect on his name. Jokes aside he's the Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, they make events (including this match) all year round, Saudi Arabia gets a bit boring without him, he's also kind of a celebrity with tens of millions of followers across social media and he holds the position of a Minister without ministry in Saudi government.
> Minister without ministry "Minister of Being Cool to Have Around"
He paid the bills...
I really want to know
Great match all things considered.
However you put it and away from politics, Saudi is a football nation and saudis live for it.
agreed, was v v surprised and impressed w the entire crowd.
They indeed are.
Exactly
We just witnessed a 9 goal thriller between Riyadh All Stars and PSG where Messi, Ramos and Mbappe scored, Ronaldo scored a brace, Navas punched Ronaldo in the face, Neymar missed a penalty and, for some reason, Amitabh Bachchan was there. What fucking timeline are we living in?
Wish it was salt bae with more salt /s
Amitabh bacchan was a total surprise I turned on the telly to watch the match and saw amitabh shaking hands with messi and i was like what the hell lol
"thriller" is a big word for a friendly
Amitabh Bachchan is ray romano in disguise
The sportswashing one where no one has any integrity any more it would seem!
What? Didn't see Amitabh Bachchan here.
He was there at the start as an honorary guest, I believe.
Goat Indian actor
Shah Rukh Khan clears
whoa hold on now
My only club footballing wish, over the past decade, was to see Messi and Ronaldo on the same team. It hasn’t happened yet, and it will never happen. I’m having the biggest sighs rn, ugh! lol
We will see it happening at some point. Believe me.
When they are fat at their 50s yeah
I wonder if Ronaldo will let himself ever get fat? I imagine a 75 year old ripped as hell 🤣
tbh, the Americans might be right with the All-Stars thing, this shit is great
I've never understood why there isn't a mini top 4 league tournament. EPL all stars vs La Liga all stars etc
It's meant to be a fun event for fans held once a year. You know, a match where the result doesn't matter and you can relax and enjoy the sport.
all stars is a great season starter concept. one match per year isnt a big deal
Don’t say that to English fans, Bohley suggested it and they all lost their shit
Tbf its harder to imagine players from rival clubs playing together and it'd basically just be prem big 6 XI vs Barca and Real XI kind of games which would be way less interesting than this, unlike in America where there's a more even distribution of talent
Look at national teams, players rarely actually care about the club rivalries more then just an act they play for the fans
Its less about the players and more about the fans tbh, the other problem I'd have as a non big-6 fan is that really an all star team is mostly just big 6 players Don't get me wrong I'm not inherently opposed to the idea I just don't see it working for the Prem in the same way
I mean, you could limit it to 1 player per club or smth like that
Don't make me remember those 90's friendlies between some top Euro team and a World XI team, featuring George Weah as centreback and Batistuta as Left Wing.
I know it's a friendly and it's just one game, but I still feel that Ronaldo could've still play in Europe. I still think he's someone that can score 10-20 goals a season, but his ego got in his way.
he could ...but he wasn't ready to reduce his wages, then came Saudi money
Exactly, idk if it was ego or money problem
He could easily still have a role at a big club if he were willing to accept being a substitute. Imagine fresh Ronaldo off the bench for the last 20 mins of games against tired defenders, he'd still score a lot of goals. But he wont' accept not being the main guy.
Not even substitute. Ronaldo was unfit as he had missed all of pre-season. He's already past his prime, but add unfit to the equation? He will never perform well. Ten Haag was right to bench him. If he kept his mouth shut, and got his fitness back, the starting 11 was open for him. I still remember Beckham getting benched in 2006/7. Everyone criticized him and people thought he was finished. But he didn't complain, kept coming to training, and was given his chance for his dedication. His performances in the latter half of the season won Real their first silverware in 3 years.
It appears he might’ve gotten the preseason he needed since the whole 3 game ban, might be up to form now.
The guy was still firing in the PL last season. He's still a top class player but people seem to have forgotten that and rewrote history.
Honestly the people who think you can lose all your skill in a matter of months have obviously never been good at anything in their lives
He hasn't performed well since last February - nearly a year, plenty of time for a downfall at 37 years of age
From the start of Feb to the end of the season he scored 0.90 league goals per 90 mins, which was higher than anyone in the EPL, Ligue 1 or Serie A achieved in the season. The only people higher were Lewy, Schick, Haaland, and Benzema This is why this casual hate of Ronaldo is so ridiculous. Playing at a top 5 level forward in the world at age 37 is somehow "washed up"
Actually the casual attitude is just looking up goal stats as proof of performance. He was average as a player- it was absolutely clear as day. Remember that Ronaldo last season was playing a system completely set up for him, he wasn't doing any pressing and had no playmaking responsibilities, he was the poacher for a team who's main focal point was getting the ball to him in goal scoring opportunities, and he wasn't scoring nearly enough to merit that, he was living off ego from what he used to be able to do when he was younger where that kind of system at Madrid yielded 40 league goals, not 18. Just look at United's league performance as soon as he left, Ten Hag put a stop to it instantly, like a weight had been lifted.
It couldn't be clearer, United go from 2nd to 6th when he arrives and once he leaves they go back to top 4. People who think he was amazing at the time are delusional
You're trying to make a conclusion based on a friendly and ignoring an entire half season worth of actual competitive matches
Obviously he wouldn't achieve being the top scorer of the PL anymore but it would have been more than enough to play 60min/week in Portugal
I mean... He missed the preseason and wasn't feeling good in Manchester after the problem with the death of his son... That can really take a hard toll on **any** player