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[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al-Nassr© TwitterCristiano Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to Saudi club Al-Nassr was filled with rumours and controversies. During the initial days of the transfer, there were reports of a dissent among the Al-Nassr players regarding Ronaldo becoming the club captain. However, his teammate – Uzbekistani midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov – opened up about the situation inside the dressing room and explained the situation and team reactions around Ronaldo's appointment as skipper. He also made it clear that it was a simple decision for the team to accept the Portuguese superstar.“It'd be a little strange if the rest of the players are captaining Ronaldo. We expected it. Our former captain willingly handed over the armband [to Cristiano Ronaldo] ...

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo was finally able to break his Al-Nassr duck, scoring from the spot in the club's 2-2 draw against Al Fateh. Ronaldo, who was expected to set the stage on fire in Saudi Arabia, hasn't yet hit the ground running. Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo, speaking of the Portuguese's struggles, admitted that it's been difficult for the team since the former Real Madrid man arrived, ending his Manchester United stint midway through mutual consent.While Ronaldo himself has looked good in phases, Gustavo said that teams tend to perform better when Ronaldo is in the Al-Nassr XI."Certainly, the presence of Cristiano (Ronaldo) makes it difficult for us, as all teams seek to participate against him in the best possible way, and he gives motivation to everyone," Gustavo tol...

[ad_1] The wait for Cristiano Ronaldo's competitive debut for Al-Nassr ended on Sunday night as the Portuguese forward featured in the starting XI of the Saudi Arabian side against Ettifaq. Though Al-Nassr went on to claim a 1-0 win in the match, Ronaldo couldn't find his name on the scoresheet. The superstar forward came close to providing an assist but his pass wasn't converted by the teammate. Seeing Ronaldo draw blank in the match, fans have flooded social media with memes, targeting the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner.There were a few promising signs for Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in a potential 200 million USD deal. However, Ronaldo's league debut had an anticlimactic feel in front of 22,862 fans after he scored twice in this week's lively 5-4 exhibition defeat to Lionel Messi's Paris ...

[ad_1] The big moment finally arrive as Cristiano Ronaldo made his much-awaited Al-Nassr debut on Sunday, mesmerising fans in a new continent, having dominated European football for more than a decade. Though Ronaldo wasn't able to find the net, despite his team beating Al-Ettifaq 1-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday, the Portuguese footballer did showcase his exquisite skills on the ground. In his debut game in Riyadh, Ronaldo played the entire 90 minutes and kept the crowd engaged, showcasing his excellent skills on the ball.It was Al Nassr's Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca gave Ronaldo's team the lead shortly after the halfway point.Abdulmajeed Al Sulaiheem sent in a cross that Ronaldo rushed into the box to try to meet, but it sailed over his head and was met by Talisca, who was ...

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to make his debut for Al Nassr FC against Ettifaq FC.© AFPCristiano Ronaldo is all set to make his debut for Al Nassr FC against Ettifaq FC in a Saudi Pro League match on Sunday. Ronaldo, who signed for the Saudi Arabian club after terminating his contract with Manchester United, scored twice for Riyadh XI against PSG in his first appearance in the Gulf nation earlier this week. Al Nassr FC are a point behind leaders Al-Ittihad (31), with a match in hand. Ettifaq FC, on the other hand, are 10th with 16 points.When will the Al-Nassr vs Ettifaq, Saudi Pro League match be played?The Al-Nassr vs Ettifaq match will be played on Sunday, January 22.Where will the Al-Nassr vs Ettifaq, Saudi Pro League match be played?The Al-Nassr vs Ettifaq, Saudi Pro League m...

[ad_1] After scoring twice in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo will now make his official debut for Al-Nassr on Sunday. Ronaldo, who signed for Al-Nassr on 31st December 2022, had to wait a long time for his maiden appearance in the league due to registration issues, as well as a two-match ban imposed by Football Association (FA) during his Manchester United days. In a video shared by Al-Nassr, Ronaldo was seen gearing up for the match against Ettifaq at the King Saud University Stadium.In the video, Ronaldo was seen sweating it out with his teammates, while also taking instructions from head coach Rudi Garcia.|| All set for tomorrow's game at @VictoryArena_sa pic.twitter.com/wm4GHnxK32— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 21, 2023Earlier this week, Ronaldo ...