Cristiano Ronaldo is not far behind and in the same way that Messi shows his impressive physical work

As if it were a new Rocky defense duel, the world of football awaits with great expectation the clash that will feature Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In the last few hours, the Portuguese star has made clear his commitment to the hard training he does while enjoying the last days of his vacation.

Through his social media, the forward has shared images of his rigorous physical routine, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to staying in shape for upcoming sporting challenges. The legend with a past at Real Madrid, currently at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has been immersed in intense preparation for a series of friendlies, which include the most anticipated by fans: against Inter Miami, a team in which Lionel Messi plays.

The images shared on his official Instagram account show the footballer on his back, immersed in a pulley exercise in the gym, exhibiting his remarkable physical condition. The publications quickly captured attention on digital platforms, generating a debate about the amazing figure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who, about to turn 39, proves to be intact.

His preparation is aimed at the upcoming matches against teams such as Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang in China, as well as the expected duel against Las Garzas in Asia. The expected confrontation between CR7 and Messi is scheduled for next Thursday, February 1st at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the North American franchise's international tour of the Asian continent. In addition, the team led by Tata Martino will face Marcelo Gallardo's Al Hilal, in another relevant event on the football agenda.

The history between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi

So far, Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have met 35 times, with 16 victories for the legend with a past in Barcelona and PSG, 10 for the Merengue idol, and 9 draws. The scoring record shows 21 goals and 12 assists for the Argentine, and 20 goals and one assist for the Portuguese. It should be remembered that the television broadcast of the next show has not yet been confirmed, leaving fans wondering how to follow the actions of the duel that will feature two of the best footballers in history.