Saudi Pro League kicks off after raiding Europe’s top football clubs
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Pro League kicks off after raiding Europe’s top football clubs

Al Jazeera  

The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday following a year of high-profile transfers and amid criticism that Saudi Arabia’s lavish spending amounts to an attempt to shift the focus from its dire human rights record. “I’m aware of people now asking the question: Where can I watch the Saudi Pro League?” Just a few years after allowing its first non-Muslim tourists and letting women drive, Saudi Arabia is attempting to open up its conservative, long-cloistered society to the world. Moqbel al-Zabni, editor-in-chief of the Saudi capital’s ar-Riyadiyah newspaper said that the kingdom wants “the compass of professional football to point to the Middle East and the Arab world”. ‘Changed the market’ Ronaldo’s arrival in January to play for the Riyadh-based Al Nassr club is what first drew global attention to ongoing efforts to boost the Saudi Pro League.

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Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar
4 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans of all ages, nationalities and footballing loyalties to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Portuguese superstar, 39, and his Saudi football club Al Nassr were in town to face Qatar’s Al Gharafa Sports Club in an Asian Football Confederation Champions League Elite Group B …

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 …

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

Al Nassr vs Al Raed: Cristiano Ronaldo tries to motivate his teammates after poor start to Saudi Pro League
4 months ago

Al Nassr vs Al Raed: Cristiano Ronaldo tries to motivate his teammates after poor start to Saudi Pro League

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo's team Al Nassr didn't get off to a great start in the new season of the Saudi Pro League. Earlier, it was Ronaldo who put Al Nassr in the lead in the 34th minute scoring his 50th goal in 48 games in the Saudi Pro League. Moreover, after being denied a possible winning goal by VAR, Al Nassr …

Saudi Pro League 2024-25: Ronaldo opens his account but Al-Nassr draws with Al-Raed
4 months ago

Saudi Pro League 2024-25: Ronaldo opens his account but Al-Nassr draws with Al-Raed

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account in the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League as Al-Nassr started the new season with a 1-1 draw against Al-Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh on Thursday. Al-Nassr skipper and last season’s topscorer with a record-breaking 35 goals, Ronaldo had a first real chance in the ninth minute Talisca curled one inside the box to find …

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?
4 months ago

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?

India TV News  

The 49th edition of the Saudi Pro League, the top football division in Saudi Arabia, will begin with 18 teams clashing for the coveted trophy on August 22. Ronaldo scored the only goal as Al-Nassr suffered a huge 1-4 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final last week. Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal struggled to attract big-name players in …

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry
5 months, 2 weeks ago

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry

The Hindu  

The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the top oil exporter’s sovereign wealth vehicle, took a majority stake in Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad last year. Saudi …

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 looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all

Daily Mail  

Is it really a problem to have ONE Premier League game move to the USA? podcast Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side may not be able to catch Al-Hilal this season Former Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia once likened Cristiano Ronaldo's lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League to Pele's transfer to New York Cosmos in 1975. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr look set to …

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE streaming info, Saudi Pro League 2023-24: When, where to watch Ronaldo play; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

Al Nassr will face Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 match kicking off on Wednesday at 11:30 PM IST, at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | Al Nassr vs Al Wehda LIVE score, Saudi Pro League 2023-24 Al Nassr will be coming into the match after sealing its place in the King Cup of …

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 …

Ronaldo’s return boosts Al-Nassr’s maiden Asian Champions League title hopes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo’s return boosts Al-Nassr’s maiden Asian Champions League title hopes

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo returns from suspension on Monday to try and save Al-Nassr’s season and guide the Saudi Arabian team closer to a first ever Asian Champions League title. “The fact is that we are conceding too many goals and the problem is not organizational but due to individual mistakes.” “The league result will not affect our game in the Asian …

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 …

Saudi Pro League makes key rule change to speed up hunt for star players
11 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Pro League makes key rule change to speed up hunt for star players

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 The Saudi Pro League has made a rule …

Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo, Otavio, Brozovic score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Taawoun 4-1
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo, Otavio, Brozovic score as Al Nassr thrashes Al Taawoun 4-1

The Hindu  

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the dying minutes of the second half to hand his team, Al Nassr, a convincing away victory over in-form Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Saturday. Al Taawoun started on the front foot, forcing a controversial penalty call in the 9th minute that saw …

Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League?
1 year ago

Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League?

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will look to resume its pursuit to win its first Saudi Pro League title when it plays Al Riyadh at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: AL NASSR vs AL RIYADH LIVE SCORE Al Nassr suffered its first loss since August to its arch-rival Al Hilal and has …

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range goal in Al Nassr's win
1 year ago

WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning long-range goal in Al Nassr's win

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo was on strike as he scored twice during Al Nassr's latest win over Al-Okhdood Club in the Suadi Pro League match on Friday night. Throughout his glorious career, Ronaldo has scored plenty of long-range goals and superb lobs inside the box but this was a rare instance where he managed to stun the world with a long-range lob …

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 …

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides
1 year, 3 months ago

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides

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. “This marks the first time since 2016 that another international league has …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars

The Hindu  

After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global football. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck for the Egypt …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck …

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut
1 year, 3 months ago

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut

The Hindu  

A lavish spending spree that has seen Saudi Arabia lure some of football’s biggest stars to the oil-rich kingdom will come to a halt on Thursday when its transfer window shuts. RELATED | Premier League to support new PFA brain health assistance fund Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds before last week’s European transfer deadline, but Al-Ittihad …

Saudi Arabia’s transfer deals this season: From Neymar to Bounou; Fees, records tracker
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s transfer deals this season: From Neymar to Bounou; Fees, records tracker

The Hindu  

Saudi clubs have spent over 600 million euros in the close season signing players with the new Saudi Pro League season having kicked off on Aug. 11. Following are the main clubs’ recent large purchases: Al-Ittihad - Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo since 2022; N’Golo Kante from Chelsea ; Karim Benzema from Real Madrid ; Jota from Celtic ; Fabinho from …

'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 …

Video: Neymar’s club career- Santos - Barcelona - PSG - Al-Hilal - Brazilian’s tumultuous football journey
1 year, 4 months ago

Video: Neymar’s club career- Santos - Barcelona - PSG - Al-Hilal - Brazilian’s tumultuous football journey

The Hindu  

Neymar became the latest superstar football player to take the riches on offer from the Saudi Pro League, completing a move to Al Hilal on Tuesday after six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. READ: Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football The 31-year-old Neymar signed a two-year contract that is expected to earn him an annual salary …

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG

The Independent  

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Watch: Ronaldo shocked, later launches protest on being denied Player of the Tournament award in Al-Nassr's title win
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: Ronaldo shocked, later launches protest on being denied Player of the Tournament award in Al-Nassr's title win

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo finally won his first trophy with Al Nassr, guiding them to a 2-1 win against Al Hilal on Saturday in the Arab Club Champions Club final, at the King Fahd Stadium. Despite winning his first title with Al Nassr, Ronaldo was left frustrated after he was not given the best player award, which was received by Al Hilal's …

Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football

The Hindu  

When the new Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Friday, it will herald a new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom which has spent close to half a billion dollars luring top players and coaches from traditional European powerhouses. Al-Ahli, in particular, is one of the few clubs that has benefited from the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s project …

How Saudi football clubs are posing a challenge to European supremacy
1 year, 4 months ago

How Saudi football clubs are posing a challenge to European supremacy

The Hindu  

With Saudi Arabian clubs offering ludicrous deals and managing to attract star players, global attention is diverting from European leagues. Saudi pro league club Al-Hilal made French club Paris Saint Germain an offer of a mind-blowing €300 million for its talismanic forward Kylian Mbappe last week. While Mbappe’s future remains uncertain, the offer is a strong statement from the Saudi …

Saudi investment has ‘changed’ transfer market, says Man City’s Guardiola after Mahrez exit
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi investment has ‘changed’ transfer market, says Man City’s Guardiola after Mahrez exit

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has changed football’s transfer market in its bid to “create a strong league”, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday after Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez left the Premier League club to join Al-Ahli. Arsenal unveils statue of ‘Invincibles’ manager Arsene Wenger outside stadium Asked if he had wanted Mahrez to remain at City, Guardiola told reporters, “Definitely. …

Riyad Mahrez completes transfer to Al-Ahli from Man City
1 year, 4 months ago

Riyad Mahrez completes transfer to Al-Ahli from Man City

The Hindu  

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027, both clubs said on Friday. Financial details were not revealed, but British media reported the Premier League champion has accepted an offer from the Saudi side worth 35 million euros plus five million in add-ons. “Manchester City will forever be a huge and …

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?
1 year, 4 months ago

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?

Al Jazeera  

The exodus of big-name footballers making the move from European leagues to Saudi Arabia shows no sign of abating. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner and current Ballon d’Or holder signed a two-year contract, with the option to extend for a third, with the reigning Saudi Pro League champions that is reportedly worth $213m per season. N’Golo Kante: Chelsea to …

Telles reunites with Ronaldo as he leaves Man United to joins Al-Nassr
1 year, 5 months ago

Telles reunites with Ronaldo as he leaves Man United to joins Al-Nassr

The Hindu  

Brazilian full-back Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs announced on Sunday. The 30-year-old, who won the Europa League last season while on loan at Sevilla, will be reunited with former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at his new club. The Saudi Pro League has attracted many …

Manchester City forward Mahrez joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli -Saudi state media
1 year, 5 months ago

Manchester City forward Mahrez joins Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli -Saudi state media

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has completed a move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli, Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya TV said early on Friday. READ | Inter Miami signs Spain defender Jordi Alba The 32-year-old saw his role for Pep Guardiola’s side reduced last season, scoring 15 goals in 47 games, but missing out on action in the FA Cup and …

MLS commissioner Don Garber ‘not threatened’ by Saudi league’s growing influence
1 year, 5 months ago

MLS commissioner Don Garber ‘not threatened’ by Saudi league’s growing influence

New York Times  

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said he is “not threatened” by the growing influence of the Saudi Professional League in the global football landscape. Speaking with a small group of reporters ahead of Inter Miami’s event to introduce Lionel Messi to fans at DRV PNK Stadium, Garber said the Saudi league’s growing influence speaks to the efforts in “emerging …

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr from registering new players over unpaid debts
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr from registering new players over unpaid debts

Live Mint  

FIFA on Thursday said Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club Al-Nassr are banned from registering new players until unpaid debts are settled. The team "is currently prevented from registering new players due to outstanding debts", a FIFA spokesperson told AFP. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard took over as coach at Al-Ettifaq earlier this month, while Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante have also …

FIFA to lift Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al Nassr's player registration ban when debt to Leicester is paid
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA to lift Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al Nassr's player registration ban when debt to Leicester is paid

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr will have its FIFA ban on registering new players lifted when it settles a debt with Leicester, soccer’s governing body said Thursday. Al Nassr was ordered to pay English club Leicester 460,000 euros plus annual interest of 5 percent in an October 2021 ruling by a FIFA-appointed judge at its players’ status committee. …

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nasser from registering new players over outstanding debts
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nasser from registering new players over outstanding debts

India Today  

World football body - FIFA - has banned Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr have from registering new players over outstanding debts. The club, which finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, recently made headlines with the signing of Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan. "The club Al-Nassr is currently prevented from registering new players due to outstanding …

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss

The Hindu  

Missing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment drive as the oil-rich kingdom tries to establish itself as a viable destination for the world’s top players. World Cup and Champions League winner N’Golo Kante became the latest stellar player to head to the lucrative Pro League, signing a three-year contract Wednesday to team up with Benzema at …

Saudi Arabia can help Chelsea solve headache — but talks raise more questions than answers
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia can help Chelsea solve headache — but talks raise more questions than answers

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. High-placed sources say this week brings a lot of discussion between Saudi …

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s push to attract the world’s best players entered another phase Monday when the sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund took a majority ownership stake in four of the country’s top clubs, including Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Monday’s announcements seemed to effectively nationalize the top level of domestic soccer as a state …

‘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 pushes for transfer to European giant and it’s not Real Madrid or Manchester United
1 year, 6 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 …

Is It Possible? Al-Nassr to Reunite Cristiano Ronaldo With Former Teammate
1 year, 10 months ago

Is It Possible? Al-Nassr to Reunite Cristiano Ronaldo With Former Teammate

News 18  

Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has grabbed the headlines since it signed Cristiano Ronaldo in a historic deal estimated to be worth more than $210 million. It seems Al-Nassr is hoping that the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo acts as a catalyst and stimulus for the arrival of other top players. Although Sergio Ramos is not as big a star as Cristiano …

'Spent 200m Euros on Ronaldo, He Only Knows Siuu': Video of Alleged Al Nassr Director Goes Viral
1 year, 10 months ago

'Spent 200m Euros on Ronaldo, He Only Knows Siuu': Video of Alleged Al Nassr Director Goes Viral

News 18  

After joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in his first two appearances for his new club. Following the defeat, a video of an alleged director of Al Nassr is doing the rounds on social media, wherein he can be seen unhappy with the Portuguese superstar’s performances so far. pic.twitter.com/G1W4lke459— Seriki ☆The Oracle☆ January 27, …

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo makes long-awaited Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old Portuguese forward failed to score but his Riyadh-based club beat Ettifaq 1-0 to go top of the table. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match, despite failing to score. On Thursday, Ronaldo played for …

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