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Watch how hundreds of Iranians ran after Al Nassr bus to see Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo mania has hit Iran, with hordes of fans racing after Al-Nassr’s bus ahead of their AFC Champions League clash with Perspolis. The Saudi Arabian outfit, with their Portuguese superstar in tow, are preparing for action in continental competition on Tuesday. On the same day as group-stage action gets …

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Al Nassr president behind Ronaldo’s signing resigns

The Al-Nassr executive who helped broker the deal to bring Cristiano to the Saudi club has resigned amid a poor season, according to a report. WHAT HAPPENED? According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, Al-Nassr club president Musalli Al-Muammar, who oversaw the signing of Ronaldo earlier in the season, …

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Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s first half hat-trick for Al-Nassr vs Damac

Ronaldo scored his sixth, seventh and eighth Saudi Pro League goals as he netted a first-half hat-trick for Al-Nassr in a 3-0 win against Damac. Damac sit seventh in the Saudi Pro League and presented with Al-Nassr with a stern test on the road. However, having a talisman such as …

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No World Cup deal in Ronaldo contract – Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr say his contract does not include any commitment to back a Saudi Arabia bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Reports claimed Ronaldo will earn 200m euros (£177m) to promote the bid on top of his annual salary of £177m. But the club said his …

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How Ronaldo mistook Saudi Arabia for South Africa in first Al Nassr interview

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a slip of tongue on his first day at work as an Al Nassr player. Speaking at the first press conference preceding his official unveiling last Tuesday, he referred to Saudi Arabia, his new host country, as South Africa. “The football is different, …

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Ronaldo is on new mission to conquer Europe – Al Nassr declares ahead of unveiling

Former world player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, will be officially unveiled by his new club Al Nassr FC today, January 3. The Portuguese national team skipper arrived in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia on Monday evening for the much-awaited ceremony. The club declared in a tweet that Ronaldo having …

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Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi-side Al Nassr

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for a new club months after United terminated his contract. Ronaldo is for the first time in decades going to ply his club football outside Europe, specifically for Saudi Arabia topflight side, Al Nassr. The club posted the news of his signing …

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Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports he’s set to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth £173m per season

  Cristiano Ronaldo has denied reports linking him with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr – insisting they are ‘not true’.   The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month after his controversial statements about the club in a TV interview with Piers Morgan.   Since his departure from Old Trafford, …

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘offered £62 million-a-year deal to join Saudi giants Al Nassr’

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered a bumper three-year contract in Saudi Arabia.   The 37-year-old Portuguese star had his Manchester United contract terminated earlier this month after his controversial statements in a TV interview with Piers Morgan.   Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr have offered a contract worth £186million over three years to the …

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