Al-Nassr

Fixture dates for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut, plus details on where to stream live and watch on TV in the UK & U.S..

[See Al-Nassr's full fixtures and results here.](https://www.goal.com/en/team/al-nassr/fixtures-results/57jcqe38hakh2hfit2zsogsb) However, it will not be Ronaldo's Saudi debut, which came three days earlier [when he captained the Riyadh All-Star XI](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-messi-cr7-captain-saudi-all-star-xi-friendly-against-psg/blt1c723c4c7d048d7f) in a friendly against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain. Saudi Pro League The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was [officially unveiled in front of thousands of fans](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-insane-reception-al-nassr-fans-transfer-unveiling/blt6e294d493f97141b) at Mrsool Park on January 3 after penning a two-year deal that will reportedly see him earn [£173 million ($209m) a year](https://www.goal.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-how-much-will-ex-man-utd-star-earn-messi/bltc57d96f7a78774dd). 3pm GMT / 10am ET Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun

The 37-year-old Portugal forward was officially unveiled as an Al Nassr player on Tuesday following his arrival in Saudi Arabia after he agreed a ...

It could be a tight call for manager Rudi Garcia, though, given Ronaldo's lack of game time in recent weeks. Video footage released on social media shows Ronaldo saying: 'The football is different, so for me it's not the end of my career to come to South Africa. I'm ready to keep playing football.' 'I am really, really happy to be here. I want to beat a few records here. 'I beat all the records there.

'I'm so proud to make this big decision in my life. In Europe, my work is done,' says Cristiano Ronaldo as Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr welcomes the football ...

“I can say now, I had many opportunities in Europe, Brazil, Australia and the United States. For me, it’s a challenge, but I also feel very happy and proud,” Ronaldo said. “Like he said, we are here to win, nothing else. After addressing a news conference, Ronaldo was seen meeting with his new teammates in the dressing room. Thank you everybody.” “I won everything, I played in the most important clubs in Europe and now it’s a new challenge in Asia.”

TEHRAN – Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia surpassed Iranian club Persepolis to become the most followed team in West Asia.

The club currently stands at 8.9 million followers on Instagram. 30, announcing that they recruited the most followed person on Instagram with 528 million followers. Persepolis have 8.3 million followers on Instagram.

A representative for one of Al-Nassr's sponsors has revealed they hid in a Madrid hotel to ensure the club signed Cristiano Ronaldo.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The mega-money offer to Ronaldo had been on the table for quite some time before he eventually accepted and joined Al-Nassr. [spending time at former club Real Madrid to train and keep fit while he made his mind up on his future](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-returns-real-madrid-train-portugal-star-continues-search-new-club/blt608f998448bf8910). [Ronaldo's official unveiling and presentation as an Al-Nassr player](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-insane-reception-al-nassr-fans-transfer-unveiling/blt6e294d493f97141b), it has emerged that representatives from Saudi company Al-Wasail, who sponsor Al-Nassr, hid in a hotel in Madrid for three days in order to make sure they got the mammoth deal for the 37-year-old over the line.

Fixture dates for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut, plus details on where to stream live and watch on TV in the UK & U.S..

[See Al-Nassr's full fixtures and results here.](https://www.goal.com/en/team/al-nassr/fixtures-results/57jcqe38hakh2hfit2zsogsb) However, it will not be Ronaldo's Saudi debut, which came three days earlier [when he captained the Riyadh All-Star XI](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-messi-cr7-captain-saudi-all-star-xi-friendly-against-psg/blt1c723c4c7d048d7f) in a friendly against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain. Saudi Pro League The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was [officially unveiled in front of thousands of fans](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-insane-reception-al-nassr-fans-transfer-unveiling/blt6e294d493f97141b) at Mrsool Park on January 3 after penning a two-year deal that will reportedly see him earn [£173 million ($209m) a year](https://www.goal.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-how-much-will-ex-man-utd-star-earn-messi/bltc57d96f7a78774dd). 3pm GMT / 10am ET Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun

SHEKHAR BHATIA: the self-proclaimed 'unique' player, is still to be punished for a misdemeanour and has been told he is barred from starring for Al Nassr, ...

[Ronaldo jetted in to Saudi Arabia on Monday evening](/sport/football/article-11595817/Cristiano-Ronaldo-follows-Al-Nassr-team-mates-Instagram-joining-Saudi-club.html) and was paraded before 28,000 fans at the club stadium last night with the money going to charity from ticket sales. [Ronaldo had claimed :](/sport/live/article-11594769/Cristiano-Ronaldo-LIVE-Al-Nassr-unveiling-veteran-forward-presented-fans-Riyadh.html) ‘I had many opportunities in Europe and many clubs in Brazil, Australia, USA and even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me. [Furthermore, despite Ronaldo saying various clubs in Portugal, across Europe and in Brazil had been keen to sign him](/sport/live/article-11594769/Cristiano-Ronaldo-LIVE-Al-Nassr-unveiling-veteran-forward-presented-fans-Riyadh.html), it is reported that he was rejected by multiple European teams - despite being made available at a huge discount of £80k-a-week. For me, it’s a good challenge to change and to help with my knowledge and experience to grow many important points here. 'In other words, it applies to MUFC’s first team competitive matches for which he is eligible for selection. The United players left the pitch by way of a walkway which was not the regular players’ tunnel, he said. We know not what effect that may nor will have on his future with that club nor whether it will take disciplinary action in respect thereof. [paying him £175 million a year](/sport/football/article-11587053/Ronaldo-signs-Al-Nassr-MONTH-telling-Piers-Morgan-play-highest-level.html), have sold all 28,000 seats for the match against Al Ta’ee and were set to see him kick-off his Arabian venture amid huge fanfare. We have little doubt this was an act born of frustration and annoyance rather than fear or concern for his well- being.' He said that it was not a premeditated action nor did he intend even momentarily to hurt anyone or anything. It was an atmosphere he would not be unfamiliar with. He was walking slowly and calmly, as were the other players.

A representative for one of Al-Nassr's sponsors has revealed they hid in a Madrid hotel to ensure the club signed Cristiano Ronaldo.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The mega-money offer to Ronaldo had been on the table for quite some time before he eventually accepted and joined Al-Nassr. [spending time at former club Real Madrid to train and keep fit while he made his mind up on his future](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-returns-real-madrid-train-portugal-star-continues-search-new-club/blt608f998448bf8910). [Ronaldo's official unveiling and presentation as an Al-Nassr player](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-insane-reception-al-nassr-fans-transfer-unveiling/blt6e294d493f97141b), it has emerged that representatives from Saudi company Al-Wasail, who sponsor Al-Nassr, hid in a hotel in Madrid for three days in order to make sure they got the mammoth deal for the 37-year-old over the line.

Ronaldo praises 'amazing country' at first Al-Nassr press conference Rampant executions after unfair trials and clampdown on all forms of dissent are part ...

I want to give a different vision of this club and country. [View latest press releases](/press-releases) Many clubs tried to sign me but I gave my word to this club to develop not only the football but other parts of this amazing country.

At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia, the football star refers to being in South Africa.

[South Africa's Phakaaathi news site described it as a "stunning blooper"](https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-says-hes-playing-south-africa/), while its football editor Jonty Mark commented: "Saudi Arabia and South Africa may have the same initial at the start of each part of their respective name, but it is still more than a little bizarre that Ronaldo couldn't pick the right country in his first presser." "In Europe, my work is done. And now for me is a new challenge," he said. I've played in the most important clubs in Europe. Anyways, welcome to South Africa Ronaldo 😜" Everybody makes mistakes."

How to live stream and watch Cristiano Ronaldo games for Al-Nassr, including games in the Saudi Pro League, King's Cup and more.

Ronaldo has agreed a deal with Al-Nassr that will see him remain at the club until 2025. [made his Saudi debut](https://www.goal.com/en/news/explained-why-ronaldo-wait-make-al-nassr-debut/blt1eb098c6c0c71788) for the Riyadh All-Star team in a friendly against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain on January 19. [debut for Al-Nassr](https://www.goal.com/en/news/when-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-debut-tv-live-stream-highlights/blt61c033c89fd3dc89), with a two-match ban incurred during his time at Manchester United following him to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pro League Note: Dates and times are subject to change. [UK TV](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/football-on-tv) and [U.S. Games are available to stream worldwide through Shahid and new users can sign up at the [ESPN](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/NKaMZq) will show the occasional game and in the UK, [Sky Sports](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=918243&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports) has been streaming games live on its official YouTube channel.