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Their dominance defined soccer for a decade. During their time in Spain Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi pushed the sport to new heights, racking up a wealth of personal achievements to go with their ever-growing trpohy cabinets. They have moved on from their El Clasico rivalry now, with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia and Messi making waves in MLS, but they were expected to face off once more in a friendly Game on Friday. However those hopes were dashed after Al-Nassr manager Luis Castro confirmed that Ronaldo will miss out due to a muscle complaint . تركيز وعمـل 👏 pic.twitter.com/DSAPy2CBg6 — نادي النصر السعودي (@AlNassrFC) January 31, 2024 The Al-Nassr boss revealed: “We will not see [Messi vs Ronaldo], Ronaldo is in the final part of his recovery to join the group . We hope that in the next few days you can start working with the team. He will be absent from the Game .” What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury? The friendly clash between Al-Nassr and Inter Miami was set for Thursd...

Since a ball was first kicked under association rules on the site in 1878, Deepdale has witnessed some historic moments. The first-ever weekend of top-flight football kicked off on that ground which was home to the inaugural champions, Preston North End, who went through the entire campaign without a single defeat. Before the FA's draconian ban on women's football, the pioneering side Dick, Kerr Ladies also called Deepdale home. These gold-tinted memories have invariably involved a representative from the proud city in which the stadium has been located for almost 150 years, Preston. However, such is the financial might of the Premier League , Liverpool have rented out the iconic venue like a common park pitch for a pre-season friendly against Bundesliga opponents SV Darmstadt 98 on Monday. Here's why the Reds aren't hosting Darmstadt at Anfield. When are Liverpool playing Darmstadt in a pre-season friendly? Liverpool's final friendly of pre-season will take place...

Jordan Henderson was left out of Liverpool's matchday squad for their pre-season friendly against Karlsruher on Wednesday as he inches closer to leaving the club. Interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq, who are currently managed by Reds legend Steven Gerrard, was registered before Liverpool set off for their pre-season tour of Germany and Henderson made it clear he would be willing to make the move. Despite the ongoing transfer talks, Jurgen Klopp opted to name Henderson in his squad for this summer's preparations, but the decision was made to keep the 33-year-old away from Wednesday's matchday group as talks behind the scenes ramped up. Al Ettifaq have been in talks with Liverpool over a fee, with the Reds begrudgingly prepared to listen to offers after Henderson voiced a desire to seal the move. As such, those negotiations are understood to be nearing a positive conclusion. Henderson has agreed to a three-year contract in Saudi Arabia and appears to be inching close...