Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi club Al-Nassr FC on £165m-a-year deal
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi club Al-Nassr FC on £165m-a-year deal

The Telegraph  

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on an extraordinary £165 million a year contract in the wake of his tumultuous exit from Manchester United last month. The move effectively brings an end to Ronaldo’s 20 year top level club career after his hopes of joining a side that could offer him Champions League football failed to materialise. “We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent performance at the World Cup that this is a country with big football ambitions and a lot of potential.” Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half year contract to June 2025 that is estimated to be worth the equivalent of almost £3.2m a week once all commercial commitments, image rights and bonuses are factored in. The five-time World Player of the Year seems set to join his great rival Lionel Messi in taking up a promotional position with Saudi Arabia, who have faced severe criticism over their human rights record.

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Cristiano Ronaldo lands a brand new £164,000 BMW as the Al-Nassr star and his team-mates benefit from a new sponsorship deal with the German manufacturer
1 week, 5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo lands a brand new £164,000 BMW as the Al-Nassr star and his team-mates benefit from a new sponsorship deal with the German manufacturer

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a new £164,000 BMW at Al-Nassr's training base following a new sponsorship agreement reached by the Saudi Pro League side. Cristiano Ronaldo has received a new £164,000 BMW as part of an Al-Nassr sponsorship deal Ronaldo signed his BMW XM Red Label, which is the most powerful model in the range The Red Label is the …

Ronaldo-less Al Nassr suffer first Asian Champions League loss
3 weeks ago

Ronaldo-less Al Nassr suffer first Asian Champions League loss

Deccan Chronicle  

Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year's Asian Champions League Elite as they were beaten 2-1 in injury time by Qatar's Al Sadd on Monday.The Portuguese star, 39, was reportedly rested for the fixture in Riyadh given the Saudi club had secured their place in the knockout stages …

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Al Nassr vs Al Sadd AFC Champions League Elite match?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Al Nassr vs Al Sadd AFC Champions League Elite match?

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of the Al Nassr squad for its AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Sadd being played at the Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh on Monday. Ronaldo has scored 15 goals and assisted three more in 18 matches across all competitions for Nassr this season and also scored a brace in its previous Saudi Pro …

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo stops security to take selfie with fan after Saudi Pro League game
3 weeks, 3 days ago

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo stops security to take selfie with fan after Saudi Pro League game

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo looked very amicable during the Saudi Pro League match against Damac as his side Al Nassr rode on his brace to win the match 2-0 at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Friday. Ronaldo scored from the spot and from open play, taking his tally to 915 career goals and helping his side climb three spots in the …

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 …

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign
1 month ago

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eyes Asian glory amid revitalised Saudi Pro League campaign

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of winning a first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2022 were given an unlikely domestic lifeline on Saturday and, on Monday, the Portuguese star can help Al-Nassr stay on course for a first Asian title. It was an honor to play against him.” Al-Nassr looked to be slipping out of the Saudi Pro League …

Cristiano Ronaldo left FUMING as Al-Nassr fall six points behind in Saudi Pro League title race after defeat - as Portuguese superstar faces extending lengthy league title drought
1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo left FUMING as Al-Nassr fall six points behind in Saudi Pro League title race after defeat - as Portuguese superstar faces extending lengthy league title drought

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was left livid as Al-Nassr fell six points behind in the Saudi Pro League title race. Al-Nassr are six points behind league leaders Al-Hilal, who have played a game fewer and are in action away to Al-Khaleej on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo was left frustrated following Al-Nassr's defeat against Al-Qadsiah Although Ronaldo opened the scoring, Al-Nassr's title hopes suffered …

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 …

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, 3 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia

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 Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has made his intentions …

Manchester City reject Saudi Pro League club offer for Ederson
5 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City reject Saudi Pro League club offer for Ederson

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 Manchester City have rejected a bid from 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. …

Ronaldo in tears after Al-Nassr lose Saudi King's Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo in tears after Al-Nassr lose Saudi King's Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo left the field in tears after his Al-Nassr team lost the King’s Cup final to Al-Hilal and ended a second successive season in Saudi Arabia without any major silverware on Friday. The loss came just four days after the end of a Saudi Pro League season in which Al-Nassr finished second, 14 points behind Al-Hilal. Ruben Neves missed …

With 35 Goals, Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Saudi Pro League Season Scoring Record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

With 35 Goals, Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Saudi Pro League Season Scoring Record

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo has finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goal-scoring record on Monday. Ronaldo scored twice in Riyadh as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ittihad 4-2 and lifted his league tally to 35, one more than the record in 2019 by Abderrazak Hamdallah. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, 14 points behind local rival Al-Hilal, which won the championship more …

Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League season scoring record while Al-Hilal finishes unbeaten
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League season scoring record while Al-Hilal finishes unbeaten

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goal-scoring record on Monday. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, 14 points behind local rival Al-Hilal, which won the championship more than two weeks ago and completed the 34-round league unbeaten on Monday. Al-Ahli, the fourth of the ‘Big Four’ clubs taken over by Saudi …

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 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 …

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 to Receive 'Harsh' Punishment From Saudi FA for Obscene Celebration After Messi Chants: Report
9 months, 3 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 …

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia
11 months ago

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia

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 Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has revealed …

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 …

A lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, one final crack at the Premier League, TV work - or an extended break to spend time with family at his plush London home... what's next for Jose Mourinho after being
11 months, 1 week ago

A lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, one final crack at the Premier League, TV work - or an extended break to spend time with family at his plush London home... what's next for Jose Mourinho after being

Daily Mail  

Mail Sport has assessed Mourinho's possible options as he weighs up his future Jose Mourinho was finally put of his misery on Tuesday morning when he was sacked by Roma after two-and-a-half years at the club. Jose Mourinho was sacked by Roma on Tuesday after a dismal first half of the season His time at the club was littered with …

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 …

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024
1 year ago

In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024

Associated Press  

At the dawn of 2023, the specter of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on pro golf — and sports in general — served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself. Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the …

Saudi Pro League will make ANOTHER move for Mohamed Salah in the summer and make the Liverpool star their top target... despite Al-Ittihad having £200million offer rejected in the summer
1 year ago

Saudi Pro League will make ANOTHER move for Mohamed Salah in the summer and make the Liverpool star their top target... despite Al-Ittihad having £200million offer rejected in the summer

Daily Mail  

Mo Salah is the Saudi Pro League's top target due to his status in the Arab world The Saudi Pro League will make renewed attempts to sign Mohamed Salah next summer with the Liverpool forward the main target in the cash-rich competition’s next phase of expansion. The Saudi Pro League will launch another extraordinary bid for Mo Salah in the …

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's brand-new celebration after completing 50 goals in 2023 as Al Nassr trump Al Shabab 5-2
1 year ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo's brand-new celebration after completing 50 goals in 2023 as Al Nassr trump Al Shabab 5-2

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his extraordinary goal-scoring prowess, reaching the milestone of 50 goals in 2023 during Al Nassr's King's Cup clash against Al Shabab on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with his teammates during the King Cup quarter-final match Executing a precise right-footed shot from the center of the box to the right bottom corner, the 38-year-old achieved this remarkable feat. …

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 …

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 …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move
1 year, 2 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has torn into some of the world's biggest stars - including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema - for moving to Saudi Arabia to play football as he insists money is not everything. The likes of Ronaldo alongside Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Fabinho joined the Saudi league and took on lucrative money, with reports suggesting Brazil star …

Cristiano Ronaldo to Sergio Ramos: Top 5 legends who returned to their former clubs
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to Sergio Ramos: Top 5 legends who returned to their former clubs

The Hindu  

From Sergio Ramos’ emotional return to Sevilla, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United rollercoaster to Didier Drogba’s second stint success with Chelsea, here are five football players who returned to their former clubs. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Cristiano Ronaldo made a surprise return to the Premier League when he returned to Manchester United at the eleventh hour of the 2021 summer transfer …

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 …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr beats Al Raed 3-1 in Saudi Pro League
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr beats Al Raed 3-1 in Saudi Pro League

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his seventh goal in the Saudi Pro League as his side, Al Nassr, beat Al Raed 3-1 in a league game at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah on Saturday. Al Nassr, coming into the game with a four-game winning run, initially looked on the backfoot with the hosts, coached by former Shakhtar Donetsk boss, …

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 …

Liverpool turn down £150m offer for Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool turn down £150m offer for Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad

The Independent  

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Al-Nassr signs Portugal’s Otavio from Porto
1 year, 4 months ago

Al-Nassr signs Portugal’s Otavio from Porto

The Hindu  

Portugal midfielder Otavio has joined Al-Nassr from Portuguese side Porto, the Saudi Pro League club said on Tuesday. Otavio joins an Al-Nassr squad that also includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Alex Telles and Seko Fofana. Luis Castro’s team has made a poor start to the Pro League season, losing both its opening matches. The Saudi Public Investment Fund …

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 …

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 …

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