Ronaldo makes his Al-Nassr debut
After a little wait, Cristiano Ronaldo has finally made his much-awaited debut for his new club Al-Nassr. Many had looked forward to when he will take to the pitch for his new club despite seeing him score a brace in a game that involved an All-Star team against Paris Saint-Germain. His performance in the game served to whet the appetite of the fans, making them look for more.
D-Day finally arrived with Ronaldo as captain of his new club as they took on Ettifaq FC at Mrsool Park. It was not the type of debut the UEFA Champions League all-time top scorer would want. He led his team to a 1-0 victory over their opponent but could not get off the mark.
Ronaldo in unfamiliar territory
Ronaldo arrived at Al-Nassr with a massive reputation. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is well-respected in Saudi Arabia.
In football terms, Ronaldo is in his twilight, but they expect him to bring plenty to the pitch.
After his unveiling at Al-Nassr, the former Juventus striker asked the club president Musalli al Muammar he should get the same treatment as his teammates. Despite not scoring on his depute, the win by Al-Nassr helped them back to the top of the Saudi Pro League, a point above Riyadh rivals Al Hilal.
The only goal of the game came courtesy of a first-half Talisca header.
Ronaldo has an incredibly lucrative contract with the Saudi club. According to reports, Ronaldo will receive an eye-catching amount of money over the next two years – roughly £175 million per season.