Al Nassr, one of the most prominent football clubs in Saudi Arabia, secured another win against Al Raed on April 28th, 2023, in the Saudi Pro League fixture. Led by the legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr scored four goals with Ronaldo breaking his mini goal drought with a powerful header in the early stages of the game (ESPN). Al Nassr dominated the 90 minutes, and the scoreline reflected their superb performance. At the end of the match, Ronaldo’s team closed the Saudi Pro League title gap on the leaders, Al Ittihad, to three points (Sporting News).
Although Al Nassr is known for having a talented roster, they faced a challenge when allegations arose that their club’s president, Musalli Al-Muammar, felt cheated in the transfer of Ronaldo (Daily Post Nigeria). However, Al-Nassr has rubbished these claims, stating that they are purely baseless, reflecting a poor season (Goal.com). Furthermore, many football fanatics worldwide are still rejoicing the comeback of the sports legend, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo’s role at Al Nassr is critical in training the younger players and steering his team to great heights. The former Man Utd striker, who has scored eleven goals in 14 appearances for Al Nassr, has also contributed remarkably to his team’s success (Sky Sports). However, Chrisitian Ronaldo has decided to leave Saudi Arabia soon to take on a new role at Real Madrid (Daily Post Nigeria).
Overall, despite the challenges that Al Nassr has recently faced with unfounded allegations, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr has continued to climb the rankings and bring great pride to their fanbase. Their latest victory only highlights their remarkable talent, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Al Nassr.
