Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead his new club Al Nassr in his debut in the Saudi Pro League against Al-Ettifaq at the Mrsool Park in Riyadh on Sunday.

“If he finds the pleasure of playing again, that will already be a goal achieved,” added the coach who described the 37-year-old Portuguese international as a “tremendous athlete”. “The only thing I wish for Ronaldo is that he rediscovers the pleasure of playing and smiles again because in recent months between Manchester United, the national team and then at a personal level he hasn’t had easy moments,” Garcia said Sunday on the sidelines of the Dakar Rally being staged in the kingdom. Al-Nassr coach Rudi Garcia hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo will “rediscover the pleasure of playing” when he brings a little stardust to the Saudi Arabian league.

Al Nassr had previously been captained by 29-year-old defender Abdullah Madu. Mecca-born Madu has been an Al Nassr player since 2012.

Madu and Ronaldo were both named in the Al Nassr starting XI for Sunday's league game against Ettifaq. Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his Saudi Pro League career wearing the Al Nassr captain's armband. Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Confirmed As Al Nassr Captain Ahead Of Saudi Pro League Debut

Following his high profile move to Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022, the Mrsool Park faithful finally get to see Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al Nassr debut.

As the 2022/23 Roshn Saudi League heads towards the halfway mark of the season, Al Nassr are well positioned to make an assault for the league title, as they trail Nuno Espirito Santo’s Al Ittihad by just one point, having played a game less than the Jeddah-based side. Cristiano’s deal with the Roshn Saudi League side runs for two and a half years through to June 2025, with the player set to earn a total salary of $231m per year once commercial agreements are also included. The Portuguese star has been unable to debut for his new team due to a FIFA ban after the player slapped a teenager’s phone in a moment of frustration last April at Old Trafford. Five in the Al Nassr wall as it's the Brazilian who strikes but that was poor. Patrice Careton names his side to face Al Nassr this evening with Velkovski and Mahnashi both ruled out through injury. The noise levels from the first half seem to abated with a more serene atmosphere now. Ettifaq win a dangerous free as Vitinho is upended. First corner of the night for Al Nassr as Ettifaq clear behind for yet another corner kick. Ettifaq somewhat goal shy and yet to really trouble Aqidi in the Al Nassr goal Al Nassr dominate the action as the Commanders look to strike with Vitinho and Quaison the outlets for Ettifaq. Al Nassr will look to the win though and the three points that sees them leapfrog back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. With today's 1-0 win over Ettifaq, Al Nassr return to the top of the Roshn Saudi League as they leapfrog both Al Hilal and Al Ittihad.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for Al Nassr ended in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq FC at Mrsool Park, although he couldn't mark his first ...

He added: "If you want to win the title, we need to win such games and fight. [who scored twice for a Saudi select team](/football/report/_/gameId/662861) in a friendly against [Paris Saint-Germain](/football/team?id=160) on Thursday, was named captain in his first domestic game but didn't manage a shot on target. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo)'s debut for Al Nassr ended in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq FC at Mrsool Park, although he couldn't mark his first official appearance on the Saudi Arabian club with a goal.

Al Nassr's win moved them back to the top of the Saudi League league standings with 33 points from 14 matches.

"Even with the presence of Ronaldo, it is not easy to win the Saudi League because of ... They are a point ahead of second placed Al Hilal, who have played one game more. the strength of the competitors."

Al Nassr are convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career with the Saudi Pro League side, sources have told ESPN.

We need to work a lot on the positions of everyone. Al Nassr are also using Ronaldo to help them improve off the pitch as well. Sources have told ESPN that Al Nassr have not ruled out extending Ronaldo's contract if he wants to continue his playing career.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his much-anticipated debut for Al Nassr but failed to get on the scoresheet as his new side beat Ettifaq 1-0 in the Saudi Pro League.

[January 22, 2023]

Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for Al-Nassr saw the ex-Manchester United star play with a smile again despite failing to score.

[although he failed to get his name on the scoresheet](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-fires-blank-al-nassr-debut-victory-saudi-league/blt32d64f412d96da17), there were plenty of positives to take from his performance as Al-Nassr moved back to the top of the league. [which he marked with a brace to outshine his eternal rival Lionel Messi.](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/messi-hug-brace-breaking-down-cristiano-ronaldo-debut-saudi-arabia-all-star-friendly-vs-psg/blt2fe457239b451566) Ronaldo's second spell at Old Trafford ended in controversial circumstances, and he cut a frustrated figure during his final months at the club, but already looks to be embracing a fresh start at Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr on Sunday, as his side beat Ettifaq 1-0, at the King Saud University Stadium on Sunday.

After the match, Ronaldo had a special message for his teammates and fans. The victory on Sunday helped Al Nassr climb to the top of the table with 33 points from 14 games, ahead of Al Hilal (32 points from 15 matches). This comes after Ronaldo played for a combined XI from Al Nassr and Al Hilal in an exhibition match against Lionel Messi's PSG.

Following his headline-making performance against Paris-Saint German in an exhibition match recently, Al-Nassr's newest signing Cristiano Ronaldo finally ...

"Even with the presence of Ronaldo, it is not easy to win the Saudi League because of ... Following his headline-making performance against Paris-Saint German in an exhibition match recently, Al-Nassr’s newest signing Cristiano Ronaldo finally made his Saudi Pro League debut on Sunday night against Al Ettifaq at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Although he didn’t score on his debut for his new team, Al-Nassr’s coach Rudi Garcia heaped praises on the veteran for his impact on the field.

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq: दुनिया के सबसे बड़े फुटबॉल खिलाड़ियों में से एक क्रिस्टियानो रोनाल्डो ...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match, despite failing to score. During the match on Sunday, Talisca headed the winner in the 31st ...

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund owns Premier League team Newcastle, and the country is considering a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. In Qatar last year, he became the first man to score at five World Cups. Ronaldo had been repeatedly benched and even temporarily suspended by the club.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud ...

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund owns Premier League team Newcastle, and the country is considering a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. [deserves to be the highest paid player](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-fifa-world-cup-riyadh-cristiano-ronaldo-25d121d8b25e73af3163ee83207ff9d9) on the planet. [announcement of one of the most surprising transfers](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-fifa-world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-national-team-116ceba0c358c5c44d871c57362ea5c7) in soccer history to see their new hero in competitive action.