Published 14:41 IST, January 22nd 2023
Will Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al-Nassr debut vs Ettifaq? Here's a major update
Know if Cristiano Ronaldo will make his much-awaited debut in the Saudi Pro League, during the Al Nassr vs Ettifaq match in Riyadh on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr took to ir official social media handles on Saturday and provided a major update about five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristia Ronaldo. club informed to football fans that 37-year-old is all set to make his debut for club during Saudi Pro League 2022-23 match against Ettifaq on Sunday. Ronaldo has served a two-match ban on him by English Football Association and is w lined up for his Al Nassr.
Ahe of much-anticipated clash against Ettifaq, Al Nassr said, “ entire world is awaiting. All eyes are on #AlNassr tomorrow, Sunday. Ronaldo makes his first debut with his club @AlNassrFC “. It is pertinent to mention that Ronaldo completed his transfer to Al Nassr earlier this month h to wait for his debut due to FA’s ban over him.
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Ronaldo was banned by FA for an incident involving an autistic fan at Goodison Park in April. He was handed a two-game suspension due to a punishment by FA for slamming an Everton supporter’s phone out of his hand. Prior to joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo h a b fall out with Manchester United as player lashed out at club in a bomb-shell interview with Piers Morgan. United and Ronaldo n mutually terminated his contract, which paved way for his move to Saudi Arabia.
Cristia Ronaldo met Lionel Messi in star-studded Riyh XI vs PSG match
Meanwhile, Ronaldo played his first match in Saudi Arabia after joining Al Nassr earlier this week. He featured in Riyh XI squ that hosted Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) in Riyh for an exhibition match. Interestingly, Ronaldo netted a beautiful brace playing his first game after moving to country. Football fans around globe were left in awe during match as Ronaldo met his longtime rival, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
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It is pertinent to mention that Messi and Ronaldo are seen as biggest modern-day rivals of football. y played against each or in LaLiga for years and reached epitome of success with ir respective teams. Alongside Messi, Ronaldo was also seen interacting with star footballer Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Sergio Ramos.
14:41 IST, January 22nd 2023