Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach jokes he wanted to sign Lionel Messi
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach jokes he wanted to sign Lionel Messi

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach has risked upsetting the star by laughing as he told reporters he wanted to sign Lionel Messi first after his World Cup heroics. Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on an eye-watering deal Ronaldo's new coach Rudi Garcia, however, risked upsetting the star with a joke that he wanted to sign Lionel Messi first Al Nassr coach, Rudi Garcia, asked about Ronaldo before the official announcement: "I wanted to bring Messi from Doha." Garcia has been manager of the Saudi Arabian club since June and now coaches Ronaldo Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina last month, cementing his status as the superior player to Ronaldo in the eyes of many fans Ronaldo's World Cup ended in tears as Portugal were knocked out by Morocco in the last eight He has insisted that 'the great players are the easiest to manage' ahead of Ronaldo's arrival, despite the player's fall-out with Erik ten Hag at United and Portugal coach Fernando Santos at the World Cup. A video shared on Twitter showed excited Al Nassr fans chanting Cristiano Ronaldo's name as they won in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday night Al-Nassr have been printing Cristiano Ronaldo shirts following confirmation of his arrival Supporters have already been queuing at the club store to pick up the famous No 7 shirt

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Cristiano Ronaldo's goal not enough as Al-Ittihad defeat Al-Nassr to record ninth successive win
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's goal not enough as Al-Ittihad defeat Al-Nassr to record ninth successive win

Firstpost  

Ex-Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and Steven Bergwijn scored on either side of Ronaldo’s 57th minute strike to help Al-Ittihad move five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo wears a dejected look after Al-Nassr lose to Al-Ittihad in their Saudi Pro League meeting on Friday, 6 December. AP Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy
1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals true motive behind Saudi move: Want to leave a legacy

India Today  

Portugal and Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that his primary motivation for making a shocking move to the Saudi Pro League in 2023 was to leave a lasting legacy. Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr is widely regarded as the turning point for the Saudi Pro League’s global rise. Follow our journey as it unfolds in the Netflix docuseries, …

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr in winter transfer window, possible return to Europe ruled out: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr in winter transfer window, possible return to Europe ruled out: Report

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr on December 30, 2022, shocked the world. Considered to be among the greatest-ever footballers in history, Ronaldo signed a contract where he would earn 200 million Euros per year, including a guaranteed salary of 90 million Euros, with commercial and sponsorship deals bringing his total annual salary to 200 million. But now it looks …

Cristiano Ronaldo opens scoring as Stefano Pioli makes winning start as Al-Nassr coach
3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo opens scoring as Stefano Pioli makes winning start as Al-Nassr coach

Firstpost  

Ronaldo, who missed Al-Nassr’s 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League Elite with Al-Shorta of Iraq on Monday due to a viral infection, fired home from the penalty spot after 33 minutes for his third goal of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo eased early pressure on Setfano Pioli by scoring in his first match as Al-Nassr coach. Image: Cristiano Ronaldo on …

Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr parts ways with coach Luis Castro
3 months, 1 week ago

Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr parts ways with coach Luis Castro

Al Jazeera  

Portuguese coach Castro leaves after failing to land the league title during his first year in charge of the Saudi club. Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have announced the departure of their Portuguese coach Luis Castro a day after starting their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a disappointing draw. The Portuguese coach led Al Nassr to lift the …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr sack manager Luis Castro after poor start to season
3 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr sack manager Luis Castro after poor start to season

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr announced the departure of Portuguese coach Luis Castro on Tuesday, a day after starting their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a disappointing draw. Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al Nassr announced the departure of coach Luis Castro. "Al Nassr can announce that head coach Luis Castro has left the club," said a statement posted …

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans - and has no intention of being a manager
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals retirement plans - and has no intention of being a manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three …

Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league
4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo is lining up for another Saudi Pro League season with the main aim of helping Al-Nassr end the dominance of Riyadh rival Al-Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to help Al-Nassr end Al-Hilal's dominance in Saudi league Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. “I'm feeling a lot of …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia dream turning into nightmare, rejects silver medal after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal
4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia dream turning into nightmare, rejects silver medal after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustration was evident as he refused to collect his runner-up medal after Al-Nassr’s 4-1 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final. Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Telles, Abdulrahman Ghareeb and teammates look dejected after losing the penalty shootout and the Saudi King Cup final. Adding to the drama, Al-Hilal fans taunted Ronaldo with chants of "Messi" …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached out to two of his former team-mates in a bid to convince them to join him at Al-Nassr, according to a report. The forward has struggled for on-field success since moving to the Saudi Pro League 18 months ago, failing to win a major trophy despite enjoying the luxuries of off-field life in the Middle East. …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Nassr' as the Man United captain is linked with a '£90m move to Saudi Arabia'
7 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Nassr' as the Man United captain is linked with a '£90m move to Saudi Arabia'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to see Bruno Fernandes leave Manchester United and join him in Saudi Arabia at Al-Nassr at the end of the season, according to reports. Now, it has been revealed Ronaldo is desperate to see Fernandes join him in the Middle East after Al-Nassr made the United star their top transfer target, as reported by The Mirror. …

Cristiano Ronaldo faces two-game ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup semifinals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo faces two-game ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo will face a two-game suspension after receiving his first red card in Saudi Arabia for elbowing an opponent as Al-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals. “I’m not going to take credit away from Ronaldo,” Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said about his Portuguese compatriot. “But he’s not used to losing in his career, so …

Cristiano Ronaldo is teased with Lionel Messi chants AGAIN during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Ain in AFC Champions League quarterfinal... as video shows Portugal forward shaking his head in frustratio
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is teased with Lionel Messi chants AGAIN during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Ain in AFC Champions League quarterfinal... as video shows Portugal forward shaking his head in frustratio

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was once again taunted with Lionel Messi chants during Al-Nassr's 1-0 defeat to Al-Ain on Monday night. Just last week, the Portugal forward was reportedly summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain a gesture he made towards supporters who were chanting Messi's name towards him. 🚨 The whole Crowd Started chanting "Messi, Messi" after the End of …

Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-game ban for reacting to Lionel Messi chants with obscene gesture towards fans in Saudi Arabia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-game ban for reacting to Lionel Messi chants with obscene gesture towards fans in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match by Saudi soccer chiefs after appearing to make an obscene gesture at the end of Al Nassr's recent win over Al Shabab. Ronaldo was reportedly summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain the gesture he made towards supporters who were chanting great rival Lionel Messi's name towards him after Sunday's game. …

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewd on-field gesture lands Cristiano Ronaldo in the soup, handed one match suspension

India TV News  

The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Football Federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one match after he appeared to make a lewd gesture on the pitch during a Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Nassr and Al Shabab. In a video that has taken social media by storm, Ronaldo can be seen cupping his left ear before pumping …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence on his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans that has caused anger in Saudi Arabia... 'as he faces a ban of at least two games and a fine'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence on his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans that has caused anger in Saudi Arabia... 'as he faces a ban of at least two games and a fine'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans while celebrating Al-Nassr's 3-2 victory amid outcry against the forward. Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on the obscene gesture he made to Al-Shabab fans Ronaldo appeared to make a the obscene gesture following Al-Nassr's win over Al-Shabab after the home fans taunted him with 'Messi' chants …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'must explain his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans to Saudi Pro League committee'... and could face 'AT LEAST a two-game ban alongside fine'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'must explain his obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans to Saudi Pro League committee'... and could face 'AT LEAST a two-game ban alongside fine'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly have to explain himself to the Saudi Pro League Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been summoned by Saudi Pro League chiefs to explain a seemingly obscene gesture he made towards Al-Shabab fans. Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly have to appear before the Saudi Pro League's disciplinary committee to explain a seemingly obscene gesture he made Ronaldo appeared to …

Cristiano Ronaldo to Receive 'Harsh' Punishment From Saudi FA for Obscene Celebration After Messi Chants: Report
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to Receive 'Harsh' Punishment From Saudi FA for Obscene Celebration After Messi Chants: Report

News 18  

The rules are above none. Well, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might be about to realise the same shortly, as the Saudi Pro League is reportedly set to fine the Al Nassr forward for his actions from Sunday night. Ronaldo was the centre of all headlines to do with the Saudi Pro League, after his obscene celebrations in front of opposition …

Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes as Al-Nassr Confirm AFC Champions League Quarters Spot
10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Strikes as Al-Nassr Confirm AFC Champions League Quarters Spot

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as the Riyadh-based side beat fellow Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Fayha 2-0 to complete a 3-0 aggregate victory. Portugal winger Otavio scored in the 17th minute to build on last week’s 1-0 win before Ronaldo added a late second, and Al-Nassr will next face Al-Ain after …

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Saudi league is better than Ligue 1’
11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Saudi league is better than Ligue 1’

New York Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Saudi Pro League has overtaken France’s Ligue 1. In the past year, the Saudi top division has enjoyed significant investment, with several high-profile players including Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, and Fabinho leaving clubs in Europe to move to the Middle East. The 38-year-old forward joined Saudi side Al Nassr in January 2023 and now believes …

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed
1 year ago

Lionel Messi set to face Cristiano Ronaldo one last time after fixture confirmed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will face each …

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League
1 year ago

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has admitted he was attracted to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in ‘very powerful’ Saudi Pro League before his transfer to MLS. During the summer, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain and signed a free transfer to join MLS team Inter Miami. Messi has now acknowledged that he seriously considered moving to the Middle East to follow his enduring …

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby
1 year ago

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Messi!” ringing in his ears …

Cristiano Ronaldo convinced me to move to Al-Nassr, says Alex Telles
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo convinced me to move to Al-Nassr, says Alex Telles

The Hindu  

A chat with Cristiano Ronaldo helped convince Brazilian full back Alex Telles to leave Manchester United and join up with the Portuguese star at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Telles, who won the Europa League last season while on loan at Sevilla, signed a contract until 2025 with Al-Nassr in July. ‭‭”When Al-Nassr talked to me the first time, …

All praise for Ronaldo: Mourinho keeps Saudi Arabia options open, praises Cristiano move
1 year, 2 months ago

All praise for Ronaldo: Mourinho keeps Saudi Arabia options open, praises Cristiano move

The Hindu  

Roma coach Jose Mourinho said he fully expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day, after his compatriot, Cristiano Ronaldo, led the way by joining Al-Nassr, with a stream of players subsequently signing for Saudi Pro League teams. The former Chelsea coach said, “I will go to Saudi Arabia in some free time, but I am convinced that I will …

Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United move “turned out wrong”
1 year, 3 months ago

Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United move “turned out wrong”

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in an interview with the Athletic, said that the club’s decision to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo “turned out wrong.” Solskjaer was the manager when the Portuguese star arrived for his second United stint in August 2021. “It was a decision that was very difficult to turn down and I felt we had to take …

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo on Target as Al Nassr Beat Al Raed
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo on Target as Al Nassr Beat Al Raed

News 18  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo got his name on the scoresheet on Saturday as Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr registered a 3-1 win over Al Raed at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Burayadah. Sadio Mane, Anderson Talisca and Ronaldo all hit the back of the net in the game, while Al Raed got a consolation goal in the …

Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League

Hindustan Times  

Former Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos will be representing his childhood club Sevilla this season after 18 long years. A look at the top-five footballers who rejected offers from Saudi Arabian sides According to reports, Ramos had garnered interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and Major League Soccer clubs. Ramos is not the only superstar who …

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal
1 year, 4 months ago

'Ronaldo started this and everybody called him crazy': Neymar's insane first reaction after joining Saudi club Al Hilal

Hindustan Times  

Brazilian superstar Neymar admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role in transforming the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first big name from Europe to join Saudi Pro League last year; Neymar poses in Al Hilal jersey "I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all of this and everybody called him 'crazy', and this and that. Al Hilal have big …

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Everybody Called Him ‘Crazy’: Neymar Jr Credits Cristiano Ronaldo For Revolution in Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Brazilian star Neymar has credited Cristiano Ronaldo to bring a revolution to Saudi Pro League as several stars from European football made sensational moves to Saudi in the ongoing summer transfer window. Neymar joined the likes of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane to make a move to Saudi this summer. The Saudi Pro League …

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal. Neymar transfer to Al Hilal - Timeline of Brazilian striker’s club career Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, joined Al-Nassr in December on a two-and-a-half-year contract following his acrimonious departure …

Watch: Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in trademark 'Siu!' goal celebration
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Sadio Mane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in trademark 'Siu!' goal celebration

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane have joined forces at Al Nassr, forming the most dangerous frontline in a summer transfer window that has seen a great influx of talent to the Saudi Pro League. Video has captured Ronaldo doing the trademark move, with Mane parroting him in the background Ronaldo enjoyed the presence of a new top-quality winger alongside him, …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record as Al Nassr thrashes Monastir 4-1 in Arab Club Champions Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record as Al Nassr thrashes Monastir 4-1 in Arab Club Champions Cup

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo set another goalscoring record as his side Al Nassr beat US Monastir 4-1 in an Arab Club Champions Cup game at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday. Al Nassr started the match on the offensive with former Inter Milan stalwart Marcelo Brozovic pulling strings alongside former Lens captain Seko Fofana. The game’s tempo shifted entirely …

US Monastir 1-4 Al Nassr Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record with goal in Arab Club Champions Cup, King Salman Cup news
1 year, 4 months ago

US Monastir 1-4 Al Nassr Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo sets new record with goal in Arab Club Champions Cup, King Salman Cup news

The Hindu  

MATCH PREVIEW Cristiano Ronaldo’s side Al Nassr will look to return to winning ways when it faces Tunisian side US Monastir at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Al Nassr has failed to secure a win in its last five games and has suffered damaging losses to Celta Vigo and Benfica with a 0-5 and …

Cristiano Ronaldo and co. draws with Inter Milan as Al Nassr remains winless in four games
1 year, 4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and co. draws with Inter Milan as Al Nassr remains winless in four games

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at half-time as Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Champions League finalist Inter Milan in the second game of its pre-season tour in Japan on Thursday. Abdulrahman Ghareeb opened the scoring for Al Nassr midway through the first half, before Davide Frattesi equalised for Inter a minute before half-time Portugal superstar Ronaldo joined Al Nassr from Manchester …

'What's better than to get Messi?': Wayne Rooney takes aim at Ronaldo over MLS criticism
1 year, 5 months ago

'What's better than to get Messi?': Wayne Rooney takes aim at Ronaldo over MLS criticism

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent remarks regarding the quality of the Saudi Arabian Pro League as compared to the American MLS have caused great debate in the world of football. Ex-Man United stars Rooney and Ronaldo played together against Messi’s Barcelona in two Champions League finals Ronaldo’s timing of these comments was of interest, as he made it soon after Lionel Messi’s …

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi league is much better than the MLS, says Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remains intact even with the football stars now plying their trade on different continents. One day after Messi, the 36-year-old Argentinian forward, was officially signed by Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, Ronaldo took a verbal shot at his longtime foe, maintaining that his new league in Saudi Arabia is better than the …

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago

Marcelo Brozovic becomes the latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr

Associated Press  

MILAN — Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi Arabian league’s riches by joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The move means Brozovic will go from having played in the Champions League final in his last match with Inter Milan — as team captain — to a league that is just starting to emerge …

Barcelona 'are handed a transfer boost as Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic REJECTS Al-Nassr contract'
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona 'are handed a transfer boost as Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic REJECTS Al-Nassr contract'

Daily Mail  

Marcelo Brozovic has turned down the chance to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr despite Inter Milan agreeing an £18m transfer fee. Regardless, according to Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder has opted to turn down Al-Nassr’s advance, though an improved salary offer could tempt him to become the latest big-name addition to the Saudi Pro League. It would Marcelo Brozovic was named …

Trophy-less with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, Rudi Garcia faces an even bigger challenge at Napoli
1 year, 6 months ago

Trophy-less with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, Rudi Garcia faces an even bigger challenge at Napoli

Associated Press  

ROME — Unable to achieve the desired results with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Rudi Garcia is facing an even bigger challenge as the new coach of Italian champion Napoli. Napoli fans have just as high expectations, as demonstrated when Garcia was greeted by a large banner from Napoli’s hard-core “ultra” supporters that read: “Benvenuto in vetta …

N’Golo Kante set to sign with Al Ittihad, claims report
1 year, 6 months ago

N’Golo Kante set to sign with Al Ittihad, claims report

The Hindu  

World Cup-winning French midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, a club source told AFP on Wednesday, a day after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema also joined the team. The club source did not divulge the size of the deal, which comes as the oil-rich Gulf monarchy buys up a swathe of players for its …

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source
1 year, 6 months ago

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. The announcement comes days after Real Madrid announced that the 35-year-old was leaving the club after 14 seasons, the day after coach Carlo Ancelotti had said there was “no doubt” Benzema’s …

Karim Benzema joins former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, signs 2-year deal with Saudi Pro League club: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Karim Benzema joins former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, signs 2-year deal with Saudi Pro League club: Report

Hindustan Times  

Having departed Real Madrid, Karim Benzema has reportedly signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Itthad. Al Itthad are the reigning Saudi Pro League champions and the move will The Frenchman ended his 14-year stint in La Liga as Real Madrid didn't activate the one-year extension clause in his contract. Benzema won four La Liga titles with Real Madrid, …

‘I will continue’: Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll stay at Al Nassr
1 year, 6 months ago

‘I will continue’: Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll stay at Al Nassr

The Hindu  

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo pledged to remain in Saudi Arabia next season on Thursday despite failing to land any silverware since his lucrative move to the oil-rich kingdom. Ronaldo’s January signing for Al Nassr has been followed by speculation about how long he will stay, including reports of a swap deal with Saudi-owned Newcastle United which has now qualified for …

No swag, but Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
1 year, 6 months ago

No swag, but Al-Nassr’s Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia ended with a whimper, but with hundreds of millions in wages and unprecedented attention on Saudi football, he may not be the last megastar to grace the oil-rich kingdom. Ronaldo scored 14 goals including five penalties but it was a “disappointing season” for the Riyadh club, said Moqbel Al-Zabni, editor-in-chief of the Saudi …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart

News 18  

From leaving Manchester United in a controversial manner to signing a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia-based side Al-Nassr FC- Cristiano Ronaldo kept the footballing world abuzz last year. Apart from his sensational goalscoring prowess, Ronaldo had hit the headlines, thanks to his split with former agent Jorge Mendes in 2022. After representing Ronaldo for more than two decades, Mendes’ tie-up …

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Ronaldo ends his first season in Saudi football empty-handed but his move to Al Nassr had impacts on and off the pitch. Five months after he shocked the football world by signing for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia is set to end with mixed results. “In some matches, he stood out; in others, he didn’t, but …

Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for transfer to European giant and it’s not Real Madrid or Manchester United
1 year, 7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for transfer to European giant and it’s not Real Madrid or Manchester United

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo has set the Saudi Pro League on fire since his transfer to Al Nassr and Portugal star has scored 14 goals in 16 appearances, registering two assists. Despite his unceremonious exit from the Premier League side, it looks like Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are interested in signing Ronaldo. During last year's summer transfer window also, Ronaldo was linked …

How has Ronaldo fared at Al Nassr after transfer in January
1 year, 7 months ago

How has Ronaldo fared at Al Nassr after transfer in January

The Hindu  

Following his departure from Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo made a surprising move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC. Ronaldo’s entry into an Asian league, which isn’t considered to be among the world’s elite, has received a much-needed spotlight, bringing Saudi football to the forefront. However, a few matches later, fortunes slightly dipped for Al Nassr as the team dropped …

Messi’s move to Saudi a ‘done deal’: source close to negotiations
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi’s move to Saudi a ‘done deal’: source close to negotiations

The Hindu  

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a “huge” deal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday. A separate PSG source said: “If the club had wanted to renew his contract, it would have been done earlier.” The 35-year-old World Cup winner was suspended by Qatari-owned PSG last week for an unauthorised …

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