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International Endurance Cup to Kick off Saturday in AlUla

The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
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International Endurance Cup to Kick off Saturday in AlUla

The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)
The route for the 2023 edition will showcase the sweeping landscapes and ancient history of the destination. (Facebook: Endurance Lifestyle)

The International Endurance Cup, “Two Stars," will kick off on Saturday at the fields of Al-Fursan village, SPA said.
The tournament is organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) under the supervision of the Saudi Equestrian Federation.
A total of 182 female and male riders will participate in the competition which is divided into four stages with a total distance estimated at 120 km. The first and third stages will be in red, with a distance of 32.7 km, while the second and fourth stages will be in yellow, with a distance of 27.3 km.
The second 100 km race, “Najma," will be held in four stages: 32.7 km for the first stage in red, 27.3 km for the second stage in yellow, and the third and fourth stages in blue, with a distance of 20 km for each .
The 80 km “local” race will be held in three stages: 32.7 km for the first stage in red, 27.3 km for the second stage in yellow, 20 km for the third stage in blue. The 40 km “local” race will be in two stages of 20 km each.

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Messi Fit to Face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
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Messi Fit to Face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in training.

A video emerged of Messi touching his left leg during the session on Wednesday, but Mascherano confirmed the veteran forward was ready for Miami's second Group A match in Atlanta, said AFP.

"On the trip from Miami to Atlanta I saw that came out in some places, but Leo is fit, he trained, he completed the whole session," Mascherano told reporters.

"He was touching his leg, sometimes people touch themselves, but there's no problem, he's fit and obviously he will play tomorrow."

The coach said Messi's former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba was available after missing the opening 0-0 draw against Al Ahly due to injury.

"We'll evaluate what's best for us, if he starts or not," said the coach. "Actually, I already know but I won't tell you."

Mascherano meanwhile said retaining possession would be the key against Portugal's Porto, regular Champions League participants who are likely to provide the MLS team with a stern test.

"We have players who feel much more comfortable when they're in possession, dominating, and having control of the game through the ball," said the Argentine.

"Of course, we're facing a team that also is used to doing that, who are a high level side.

"But on the pitch we're 11 against 11, we'll try to shut down their strengths, expose their weaknesses and try to have a great game to get a good result."

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning side and one of Messi's former Barcelona team-mates, admitted his team would be up against it at the Mercedes-Benz stadium.

"They have very good players, they have reinforced and we know that it will be very difficult," Busquets told reporters.

"They are a team that compete every year for their league, against other great teams like Sporting and Benfica.

"We will try to be as solid as possible, stick close together and try to do the best we can as a team.

"If we get chances, we have the individuals (who can finish them), but above all we have to be solid and keep a clean sheet."