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Where can I watch Inter Miami-Al Nassr? TV, stream info for Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates goal by forward Luis Suarez (not pictured) in the first half against the Al-Hilal SFC on January 29, 2024, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The biggest rivalry in soccer might be writing its last chapter today in Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami club will take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup in a game that American audiences can watch over a late lunch break.

The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry is a far shot from its heyday more than a decade ago, when the two faced off with Barcelona and Real Madrid in epic El Clasico and Champions League matches each year. Messi, 36, holds the lifetime lead over his 38-year-old rival in 36 head-to-head matches with 16 wins against 11 losses with nine draws, and he's got a tight 22-21 edge in goals, as well.

Fans are hoping Ronaldo will be fit enough to play in the much-anticipated showdown. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner injured his calf before the team's scheduled preseason matches in China.

The rosters of the aging superstars' current teams will be even more nostalgic for soccer fans. Messi, who has won a record eight Ballon d'Ors, brought former Barca running mates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez with him to his MLS club, while Ronaldo's Saudi side also features former Liverpool star Sadio Mane.

Inter Miami is still looking for its first win of 2024 as it warms up for the start of the MLS regular season. Miami lost 4-3 on Monday to Al Hilal, which includes star players Neymar and Aleksander Mitrovic. Messi and company will continue their tune-up in Hong Kong and Japan before returning to Florida for the MLS season to kick off on February 21.

Here's everything you need to know about the game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:

When is Inter Miami vs Al Nassr on today?

  • Time: 1 p.m.

  • Date: Thursday, February 1

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faces Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr with a kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Thursday, February 1 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What channel is Inter Miami-Al Nassr on today?

Inter Miami vs. Al Nassr is not available on traditional TV channels. It can be seen in the U.S. only with a subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

An Apple TV+ subscription or an Apple TV is not needed to watch the game, but you will need an Apple ID and access to the Apple TV app.

Inter Miami schedule

Date

Opponent

Friday, Jan. 19

vs. El Salvador^

Monday, Jan. 22

at FC Dallas%

Monday, Jan. 29

at Al Hilal#

Thursday, Feb. 1

at Al Nassr#

Sunday, Feb. 4

at Hong Kong Team#

Wednesday, Feb. 7

at Vissel Kobe#

Thursday, Feb. 15

vs. Newell's Old Boys^

Wednesday, Feb. 21

vs. Salt Lake

Sunday, Feb. 25

at LA Galaxy

Saturday, March 2

vs. Orlando

Thursday, March 7

TBA*

Sunday, March 10

vs. Montreal

Wednesday, March 13

TBA*

Saturday, March 16

at DC

Saturday, March 23

at New York Red Bulls

Saturday, March 30

vs. NYCFC

Saturday, April 6

vs. Colorado

Saturday, April 13

at Kansas City

Saturday, April 20

vs. Nashville

Saturday, April 27

at New England

Saturday, May 4

vs. New York Red Bulls

Saturday, May 11

at Montreal

Wednesday, May 15

at Orlando

Saturday, May 18

vs. DC

Saturday, May 25

at Vancouver

Wednesday, May 29

vs. Atlanta

Saturday, June 1

vs. St. Louis

Saturday, June 15

at Philadelphia

Wednesday, June 19

vs. Columbus

Saturday, June 29

at Nashville

Wednesday, July 3

at Charlotte

Saturday, July 6

at Cincinnati

Wednesday, July 17

vs. Toronto

Saturday, July 20

vs. Chicago

Saturday, Aug. 24

vs. Cincinnati

Saturday, Aug. 31

at Chicago

Saturday, Sept. 14

vs. Philadelphia

Wednesday, Sept. 18

at Atlanta

Saturday, Sept. 21

at NYCFC

Saturday, Sept. 28

vs. Charlotte

Wednesday, Oct. 2

at Columbus

Saturday, Oct. 5

at Toronto

Saturday, Oct. 19

vs. New England

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Messi-Ronaldo: How to watch Inter Miami vs Al Nassr on TV, streaming