Ronaldo confirmed to play against PSG without Messi

Argentina striker Lionel Messi (R) shakes hands with Portugal's striker Cristiano Ronaldo (L) ahead of kick off of the international friendly football match between the Argentina and Portugal at Old Trafford in Manchester on November 18, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS

Paris Saint-Germain will take on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Champions League finalists Inter Milan in summer friendlies in Japan.

Last summer, PSG were in Japan to play three local clubs and were welcomed by sell-out crowds.

This year, they will face Al Nassr in Osaka on July 25 and J-League club Cerezo Osaka three days later.

However, Ronaldo will not be coming head-to-head with his old rival Lionel Messi, as the Argentina captain’s departure has been announced.

Messi was also not among the PSG players used to promote the tour on their website.

They round off their Japan visit against Inter, who play Manchester City in the Champions League final, at Tokyo’s National Stadium on August 1.

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