Al Nassr, one of the top football clubs in Saudi Arabia, has been making headlines recently. On April 28, 2023, they played a crucial match against Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League (ESPN). Though Al Nassr won 4-0, the real story of the game was the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal for the first time in four games with a powerful header (Sports Illustrated). Ronaldo is one of Al Nassr’s biggest stars and has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for the team (Sky Sports).
However, tensions seem to be rising within the club. The team was recently forced to deny claims that their former president felt “cheated” by Ronaldo’s move to their club (Daily Mail). The ex-president isn’t the only one feeling the heat. The club’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, was also sacked on April 13 (Daily Mail). Despite these off-field distractions, Al Nassr continues to perform on the pitch. Their win over Al Raed helped them close the gap on league leaders Al Ittihad to just three points (Sporting News).
While Al Nassr is having a successful season, rumors have started to swirl about the future of Ronaldo’s involvement with the club. Some reports suggest that Ronaldo may be leaving Al Nassr and returning to Real Madrid in the near future (Khaleej Times). However, Al Nassr has remained silent on the matter, and there has been no official confirmation about Ronaldo’s status with the club (Daily Post Nigeria).
Regardless of what happens with Ronaldo, Al Nassr will continue to be a team to watch in the Saudi Pro League. They have consistently been one of the top teams in the league, and with Ronaldo on their side, they have the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs. Al Nassr’s next match is against Al Batin on May 1 (VAVEL.com), and fans will be eager to see how they perform in this crucial game.
