Cristiano Ronaldo’s Journey to the Middle East: The Al Nassr Story
One name stands out more than any in the vast field of football: Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo’s path is a composition of ambition, skill, and unwavering determination, from the streets of Madeira, Portugal, to the limelight of a world stadium.
His career, a pinnacle of athletic excellence, has captivated admirers all around the world. In this essay, we examine CR7’s incredible life and career while also tracing his rise from a footballing unknown to a legend.
On the contrary, the GOAT’s career graph witnessed a steep decline before a year when he was at Manchester United. After his disputed Manchester United leave, a poor World Cup ensued.
Not only this but his equations with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United were not good. According to Sky Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo had given an explosive interview criticizing Manchester United and Erik ten Hag;
Ronaldo said:
“Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not only this year, but last year too”; on Ten Hag: “I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me”
After this Ronaldo went on in his career to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. Yes, the majority of his followers felt devastated after his move to Al Nassr.
Many other footballers like Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, Neymar, Sadio Mane, and the list goes on… were on their way to the Saudi League after Ronaldo made his move.
Ronaldo finding his Composure at Al Nassr
Ronaldo has had 36 games at Al Nassr and has found the net 31 times. During his dry tenure at Manchester United, he has managed to transform his career by a huge margin. That’s more than any other league player
But the main question that arises is whether his fans are happy or not with him moving to Al-Nassr.
His fans have been divided. Some may minimize it. Others will only be filled with respect for a player who has regained both his confidence and his touch.
We all know CR7 is the most hardworking player out there on the field. Even at the age of 38, his fitness levels can match to that of a 30-year-old player.
Many co-players of Ronaldo have stated in their interviews that Ronaldo is eyeing the 2030 World Cup which is going to take place in Portugal.
The 2023 Records for Cristiano Ronaldo
Even at the age of 38, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be a consistent presence for his national team, playing a significant role in Portugal’s flawless 100% win record. He has confirmed his participation in Euro 2024.
Cristiano Ronaldo has further solidified his status as the all-time leading goal scorer in international football, now boasting an impressive total of 127 goals.
In his recent two matches, he netted four goals, bringing his tally in the Euro 2024 qualifiers to a remarkable nine goals, surpassing all other players in this regard.
According to TNT Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo has managed to score 40 goals in just 43 games, with the added bonus of providing nine assists.
This extraordinary contribution surpasses the goal totals of notable players like Erling Haaland (39) and Kylian Mbappe (38).
