Al Nassr Dominates Friendly Against Inter Miami with a 6-0 Whitewash
Al Nassr dominates Inter Miami in a 6-0 friendly victory in Riyadh; Talisca’s hat-trick and Messi’s late cameo highlight “The Last Dance” match.
In a commanding performance, Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr secured a resounding 6-0 victory against Major League Soccer (MLS) giant Inter Miami in a friendly match held in Riyadh, known as “The Last Dance.”
The highly anticipated clash, intended to mark the culmination of the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saw Ronaldo absent from play due to a recent injury. Messi, initially excluded from the Miami lineup, made a late appearance, entering the match in the final minutes.
Al Nassr’s midfielder Otavio set the tone early, opening the scoring in the third minute with a skillful shot from the left corner of the box. Anderson Talisca doubled the lead in the 10th minute, capitalizing on an excellent team move orchestrated by Otavio.
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A moment of brilliance came in the 12th minute when Al Nassr’s Aymeric Laporte scored a sensational goal from his half, extending the lead to 3-0. The first half also witnessed heated moments with yellow cards issued to Busquets and Boushal following on-field altercations.
In the second half, Talisca added to his tally with a converted penalty, and Maran scored a header from a corner kick, securing Al Nassr’s fifth goal. Talisca completed a hat-trick in the 73rd minute, initially contested for offside but confirmed through VAR, celebrating with Ronaldo’s trademark “Siuuuu” gesture.
Lionel Messi joined the match in the 83rd minute, providing a late spark. Although the game was part of the Riyadh Season Cup, it carried the intensity of a competitive encounter, delivering an entertaining spectacle for fans.
-IANS