Riyadh: Al Hilal's attacking front four beats Messi's Inter Miami 4-3 in Riyadh Season Cup thriller

A lively football symphony resonated throughout the night in Riyadh as Saudi giants Al Hilal defeated Inter Miami and Lionel Messi 4-3 in the opening match of the Riyadh Cup season. While Messi showed his quality with two assists, Al Hilal's Omar Khribin, Luciano Vietto, Saleh Shehri and Moussa Marega stole the show with their relentless attacking skills.

Miami's early attack coincides with Hilal's toughness:

Inter Miami took to the stage, energized by the anticipation of Lionel Messi's debut in Riyadh. In the third minute, Messi delivered an accurate cross, Higuain failed to score and the Argentinian forward calmly passed the ball to Abdalla Mayouf. Moments later, Messi almost scored another goal from a free kick, but Mayouf's brilliant shot blocked Higuain's close-range effort.

Despite early setbacks, Al Hilal held on with the support of their enthusiastic home fans. In the 17th minute, Marega made an explosive breakthrough from the right side and a powerful shot was blocked by Nick Massman and Blaise Matuidi. Before halftime, Hribin took advantage of a pass in the penalty area and fired a low shot past Massman to complete Hilal's reversal.

Fireworks in the second half: Messi and Hilal's business explodes:

The second half of the game proved that the team showed excellent offensive talent. Miami equalized in the 52nd minute when Messi controlled the ball perfectly to Higuain, who made no mistake from close range. However, Hilal reacted quickly and two minutes later Vietto's shot went wide.

In the 62nd minute, Al Shehri made a clever run into the penalty area and gave Hilal the lead with a header from Mohammed Cano's cross. Miami refused to concede defeat and Messi shined again in the 74th minute when he broke through Hilal's defense and helped Higuain score a hat-trick.

Hilal gave the final statement. With five minutes left in the game, Marega took advantage of a defensive error and passed the ball to Massman to seal the win for the home team.

The story of double talent: Messi's magic, Hilal's combined efforts:

While Messi's quality may have been surprising, Al Hilal's collective spirit and attacking prowess prevailed. The clinical finishing of Hrbin and Vietto, the clever movement of Alshehri and the tireless energy of Marega gave meaning to Inter Miami's star-studded team.

The result stunned the Riyadh Season Cup and highlighted that football can overcome nobility, team passion and tactical skill. The tournament will feature exciting football matches that reflect the diversity of the Arab region. After this opening night, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of the next chapter.

FAQS:

Who won the best player award?

They benefited from the goalscoring prowess of Omar Haribin and the tireless energy of Moussa Marego.

Can Messi and Inter Miami make a comeback?

With his talent, the payoff is commendable. It remains to be seen what strategy they will adopt after the initial failure.

What does this mean for the Riyadh Season Cup?

This game showed open attacking potential and the next game could have any outcome.This terrifying encounter in Riyadh is testament to the beauty and drama of football. The Riyadh Cup season got off to a great start thanks to Messi's magical display and the thunderous enthusiasm of the Al Hilal fans. Stay tuned for more ups and downs and memorable football moments in the desert.