Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The wet and chilly weather has been so severe that his new team, Al Nassr, was forced to postpone its Saudi league match against Al Ta’ee on Thursday because rain had impacted the electric system at Mrsool Park, the club’s home stadium. “It’s very, very exciting because Ronaldo is the best player in the world,” Al Nassr fan Nawaf Alshmry told The Associated Press. “He is the best player across history and also having Ronaldo in the Saudi league is something unique and great for us,” Al Nassr president Musalli Almuammar said.

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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 …

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 twice in Al-Nassr win
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ronaldo scores twice in Al-Nassr win

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Al-Nassr defeated Damac 2-0 and kept alive their Saudi Pro League title challenge on Friday. He struck once in each half to ensure Al-Nassr stayed third, five points behind leader Al-Ittihad. In the 16th minute, Ronaldo fired home from the penalty spot after Abdelkader Bedrane handled in the area. 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 puts Al-Nassr on brink of Asian CL playoffs while Toney advances Al-Ahli
4 weeks ago

Ronaldo puts Al-Nassr on brink of Asian CL playoffs while Toney advances Al-Ahli

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Gharafa of Qatar 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday. Earlier, Ivan Toney scored twice as Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia won at defending champion Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates 2-1 to become the first team to book a place in the …

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 reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy

India Today  

Portugal’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently reflected on his career trajectory, acknowledging that he is approaching retirement age but emphasising his desire to enjoy football without focusing on the end of his journey. Following a stunning brace against Poland that secured Portugal’s spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, the 39-year-old reiterated his commitment to performing at the highest level …

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 1,000-goal target, explains why he's 'disappointed with some players'
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 1,000-goal target, explains why he's 'disappointed with some players'

Firstpost  

Ronaldo remains the highest goal-scorer in the history of the sport, both overall as well as at the international level and remains a regular at the Roberto Martinez-coached Portuguese national team. With Cristiano Ronaldo set to turn 40 in three months’ time, the Portuguese football legend has admitted he “can’t think long term anymore” and will focus on “living in …

Cristiano Ronaldo presented with special 'GOAT' jersey as Al Nassr honour Portugal star for 900 goal milestone
3 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo presented with special 'GOAT' jersey as Al Nassr honour Portugal star for 900 goal milestone

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo recently scripted history during the international break, scoring his 900th goal during Portugal's Nations League fixture vs Croatia. The former Manchester United star is now back with his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, and was also awarded a special 'GOAT' jersey by the club with the number 900 on the back. In the 88th-minute with the score …

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 …

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 loses his cool, makes obscene gestures at Al Nassr teammates in Saudi Super Cup final
4 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo loses his cool, makes obscene gestures at Al Nassr teammates in Saudi Super Cup final

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool after his team suffered another crushing defeat to rivals Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final. Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gestures to Al Nassr's teammates After Malcom's goal in the 71st minute, Ronaldo expressed his disappointment towards his teammates. Brazilian winger Malcom added Al-Hilal’s fourth to give the league champion a second successive Super …

Ronaldo scores but Al-Nassr loses 4-1 to Al-Hilal in Saudi Super Cup
4 months ago

Ronaldo scores but Al-Nassr loses 4-1 to Al-Hilal in Saudi Super Cup

Associated Press  

ABHA, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first domestic trophy in Saudi Arabia after Al-Nassr lost 4-1 to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup on Saturday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored the opening goal just before halftime in the season’s curtain-raiser between Saudi Pro League champion Al-Hilal and runner-up Al-Nassr. However, the 39 year-old forward …

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love
6 months ago

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love

Hindustan Times  

If modern sport fandom is about being ranged against or utterly for, Cristiano Ronaldo would have left his legion of fans confused. In the first game against Czech Republic, 21-year-old Francisco Conceicao saved the blushes with an added time winner barely two minutes after coming on, but it was the joyous embrace with Ronaldo — he was his father Sergio’s …

Cristiano Ronaldo, reloaded: Reimagined Portugal set to take on the Euros
6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, reloaded: Reimagined Portugal set to take on the Euros

Hindustan Times  

When Roberto Martinez was appointed as Portugal's manager, the reaction was notably lukewarm. Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo runs during a training session of Portugal's national football team, during the UEFA Euro 2024 European football Championship A crucial part of this challenge was Cristiano Ronaldo. He came to the World Cup on the back of a highly publicised feud with …

Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League

Daily Mail  

An Arsenal legend has claimed that Roberto Martinez should not pick Cristiano Ronaldo in the opening rounds of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign. He has endured another excellent season finishing as the Saudi Pro League's top goal scorer, with a whopping 35 goals in 31 appearances, but was unable to guide his side to win the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed …

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 brace sets new Saudi Pro League season scoring record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo brace sets new Saudi Pro League season scoring record

China Daily  

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Al-Nassr. REUTERS RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goalscoring 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 set in 2019 by Abderrazak Hamdallah. Al-Nassr finished second in the league, …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League goalscoring record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League goalscoring record

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 Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another record to his …

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 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 …

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 …

Suspended Cristiano Ronaldo gets emotional as Al Nassr fans show support in heartwarming gesture, video goes viral
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspended Cristiano Ronaldo gets emotional as Al Nassr fans show support in heartwarming gesture, video goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Al Nassr were held to a 4-4 draw against Al Hazm in their latest Saudi Pro League fixture, on Thursday in Riyadh. Al Nassr were also without Cristiano Ronaldo, and the result could have been different if the former Manchester United was on the field. Ronaldo was on the stands for the match, after receiving a one-match suspension for allegedly …

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, 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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal

The Hindu  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday he wants to go “even further” after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal LIVE SCORE “I want more,” the forward told a press conference before training with the national side at Oeiras, on the …

'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: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football
1 year, 5 months ago

Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to disrupt global football

New York Times  

The sun has set on Cristiano Ronaldo’s first six months in Saudi Arabia and he appears optimistic about the future of football there. Saudi Sports Company, which is state-controlled, acquired the domestic rights to the SPL for three years from 2022-23 to 2024-25 and the deal’s value is 10 times the amount the league generates from international rights. Another way …

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