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.

Cristiano Ronaldo has just completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, but made a slip up during his official presentation in Riyadh on Tuesday when ...

“For me it is not the end of my career to come to South Africa,” Ronaldo said at a news conference before stepping out on the field at the 25,000 capacity stadium. People don’t know that, but I know because I saw many games,” “I want to give a different vision of this country and football.

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

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."

Responding to Cristiano Ronaldo's public comments on his decision to sign for Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr, Dana Ahmed, Amnesty International's ...

“I want to give a different vision of this club and country. 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. “Cristiano Ronaldo should not allow his fame and celebrity status to become a tool of Saudi’s sportswashing.

Cristiano Ronaldo is going to have to wait until January 21 before he can make his debut for his new team, Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

He left United before playing another game for the Red Devils. - Al Nassr.

Al-Nassr signed him to a contract through 2024-25 reportedly worth as much as $90 million annually.

[expected to become](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11587695/Cristiano-Ronaldo-ambassador-Saudi-Arabias-2030-World-Cup-bid.html)an ambassador of Saudi Arabia's joint bid with Egypt and Greece to host the 2030 World Cup. [ugly exit](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/22/cristiano-ronaldo-leaving-manchester-united) from Manchester United and a [disappointing World Cup](https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-and-two-socceroos-named-in-world-cup-worst-11/news-story/4604b596a5d12cd7955c6704895a60cb). [press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T70sk6gfQ6c). Lionel Messi is currently a [tourism ambassador](https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/lionel-messi-saudi-arabia-tourism-ambassador-sponsorship-psg/)for the country. [per AP](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-fifa-world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-national-team-116ceba0c358c5c44d871c57362ea5c7). [$90 million](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1609120425946095616) annually.

Ronaldo, who was released by Manchester United last month after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday and was greeted by a ...

“In other words, it applies to MUFC’s first team competitive matches for which he is eligible for selection. They wrote: “We note the Player has participated in a recently published interview in which he has criticised MUFC. 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. Article 12.1 of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players says: “Any disciplinary sanction of up to four matches or up to three months that has been imposed on a player by the former association but not yet (entirely) served by the time of the transfer shall be enforced by the new association at which the player has been registered in order for the sanction to be served at domestic level.” He later issued an apology via social media for his “outburst” and issued an invite for the supporter to be his guest for a game at Old Trafford “as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship”. Due to the break for the World Cup, Ronaldo was unable to serve his suspension before his explosive United exit and now that ban will carry on to his new club.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game, signed for Al-Nassr in a record-breaking deal.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr debut is set to be delayed by two weeks because of a ban issued by the FA for misconduct during his time at Manchester United.

When issuing the ITC, the former association shall notify the new association via TMS of any such disciplinary sanction that has yet to be (entirely) served." [Ronaldo slapped a mobile phone out of the hand of a 14-year-old Everton fan](https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/video/did-cristiano-ronaldo-smash-everton-fans-mobile-phone). [passed a medical](https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/cristiano-ronaldo-passes-al-nassr-medical-hours-before-unveiling) earlier this week.

While it was anticipated that he will start in the Saudi Pro League against Al Ta'ee on Thursday, with 28000 fans buying tickets, Marca reported that they ...

He will resume in the 14th round of the Saudi Arabian League against Al Ettifaq on January 21. He left United without playing another game for the Red Devils. In accordance with article 12.1 of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, Ronaldo must face the last outstanding penalty he left in the Premier League, although he has even changed continents,” Marca wrote.

If you thought a dream encounter between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer possible, think again. Paris Saint-Germain FC, the star-studded ...

Cristiano Ronaldo was officially revealed by his new club Al Nassr on Tuesday, ahead of the club's match against Al Ta'ee.

Ronaldo was also fined £150,000 for the incident that occurred in April 2022. When issuing the ITC, the former association shall notify the new association via TMS of any such disciplinary sanction that has yet to be (entirely) served.” He even completed his medical upon arrival at the new club.