CRISTIANO RONALDO was left bruised by his first taste of football in Saudi Arabia... literally.
The Portuguese star made his first appearance since signing for Al-Nassr last month.
An All-Star team composed of players fromAl-Nassr and Al-Hilal took on Paris Saint-Germainin Riyadh.
The occasion marked Ronaldos landmark appearance, but it was initially old foeLionel Messithat once again grabbed his limelight.
It took the World Cup-winning Argentine just three minutes to open the scoring.
ButRonaldo, 37, did manage to equalise from the penalty spot after being clattered by Keylor Navas.
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The Costa Rican keeper, who has beenlinked with Al-Nassr, attempted to come and claim a set piece.
Both Navas and Ronaldo missed the ball, however, with thePSGace inadvertently catching the formerManchester Unitedstriker.
The referee pointed to the spot, with Ronaldo dusting himself down to convert from 12 yards.
After the incident, a bruise quickly formed on the veterans cheek.
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AndMbappecame over to check on him,having idolisedthe five-time Ballon dOr winner as a kid.
Marquinhos, Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos scored either side of half time to put PSG 3-2 up, before Jang Hyun-soo pulled another back for the Saudi All-Stars.
Mbappe, 24, scored from the penalty spot on the hour mark, before he, Ronaldo and Messi were substituted.
Hugo Ekitike added a fifth for PSG, before Talisca grabbed a consolation in stoppage time - with the French champions running out 5-4 winners.
Despite his side losing, a mystified looking Ronaldo wasawarded the man of the matchaward.
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