Hello and welcome to the LIVE updates from Cristiano Ronaldo’s presentation with new membership Al Nassr.
22:28 IST: Fans await the arrival of Ronaldo on the pitch:
22:20 IST: ‘SIUUUU’ on the press convention. Look at Ronaldo’s response:
22:13 IST: The press convention has ended. Cristiano Ronaldo is now headed to the dressing room to gear up within the Al Nassr package.
22:10 IST: Manager Rudi Garcia’s assertion:
“First of all, I’m surprised with the number of journalists here today. Please, after every game, everyone is welcome here.
He is one of the best. He is a legend. It is an honour for me and Al Nassr to welcome him. It’s fantastic that he’s coming here to play.
In my experience, the great players are always the ,ost simple to amange. And like he said we’re here to win. We need to train and win.
He is an example, everyone knows that. My objective is to make him happy. I want him to enjoy playing for Al Nassr.
21:59 IST: Ronaldo’s statements:
On his experience in Riyadh so far
“So far very good. I’m proud to make this decision. As you mentioned, in Europe, my work is done. I played at the most important clubs. Asia is a new challenge. Thank you Al Nassr for giving the opportunity. I’m very happy and very proud.”
Thoughts of his household on the transfer
“Family is happy. When I take decisions, they support especially the kids, the welcome was amazing. Saudi people are lovely.”
Why he selected Al Nassr
“Great opportunity to change the mentality of the new generations. I had many opportunities in Europe, Brazil, Australia and US, there the clubs tried to sign me but I chose this club. (I want) To develop football in this part of the world. A good chance to grow the sport with my experience. Help women’s sport and change everybody’s perspective.”
Did Saudi Arabia’s World Cup efficiency helped in making the choice
“Many give opinions but they know nothing. Football has differed in last year. All teams are prepared. Saudi was the only team that beat the champions. South Korea surprised everyone.
I know the league is competitive and I’m looking forward to play.”
New Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo throughout the press convention,
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21:55 IST: The press convention is underway – The membership president, Ronaldo and supervisor Garcia current.
21:48 IST: There is a lightweight present underway within the centre of the pitch at Mrsool Park. Ronaldo but to make an look within the center.
21:41 IST: Here is Ronaldo making his option to the Stadium:
21:38 IST: Ronaldo has arrived at his new residence. He is on the Mrsool Park, and is greeted by the membership president.
21:35 IST: The membership president makes his option to the Mrsool Park:
President of Al-Nassr Musalli Al-Muammar (C) arrives on the Mrsool Park Stadium.
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21:25 IST: There have been reviews that Cristiano Ronaldo has a particular clause in his contract, permitting him to go away for Newcastle United ought to the membership qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Sportstar does a FACT CHECK.
21:20 IST: Ronaldo on the Riyadh airport on Monday:
Cristiano Ronaldo posing for image with Saudi kids as his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr (C) and companion Georgina Rodriguez (R) stand by.
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21:15 IST: Titles received by Al Nassr:
The Riyadh-based membership has 9 league titles, with the most recent triumph coming in 2019. It has six King’s Cup, three Crown Prince’s Cup trophies, three Federation Cup wins and two Saudi Super Cup titles.
21:10 IST: Here are the foremost titles received by Cristiano Ronaldo over his two-decade lengthy profession:
Sporting Lisbon: Supertaca Candido de Oliveira: 2002
Manchester United: Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09; FA Cup: 2003–04; Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2008–09; FA Community Shield: 2007, 2008; UEFA Champions League: 2007–08; FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
Real Madrid: La Liga: 2011–12, 2016–17; Copa del Rey: 2010–11, 2013–14; Supercopa de Espana: 2012, 2017; UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18; UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017; FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
Juventus: Serie A: 2018–19, 2019–20; Coppa Italia: 2020–21; Supercoppa Italiana: 2018, 2020
21:08 IST: Ronaldo’s file at Juventus:
Appearances: 134 | Goals: 101 | Assists: 22
21:06 IST: Ronaldo’s file at Real Madrid:
Appearances: 438 | Goals: 450 | Assists: 131
21:04 IST: Ronaldo’s file at Manchester United:
Appearances: 346 | Goals: 145 | Assists: 64
21:02 IST: Ronaldo’s file at Sporting Lisbon:
Appearances: 31 | Goals: 5 | Assists: 6
21:00 IST: Al Nassr might be Ronaldo’s fifth membership. He’s performed for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
20:55 IST: Here is Ronaldo’s landing in Riyadh on Monday:
20:50 IST: The Ronaldo Effect remains to be alive! Al Nassr’s following on social media platform has exploded since CR7’s signing. The followers have risen from simply over 800,000 to just about 8 million.
20:45 IST: The ticket gross sales from Ronaldo’s unveiling ceremony might be handed to Ehsan – The Saudi nationwide platform for charitable work.
Saudi Arabia membership Al Nassr introduced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on December 31, 2022 on a two-year contract, paying the Portuguese participant €200 million per yr.
Following the switch, Al Nassr’s following on social media platform Instagram has sky rocketed from 800,000 to over 6 million, and counting. According to reviews, there have been enquiries by a number of broadcasters to telecast the video games of the membership in Europe as nicely.
The membership has provided numerous industrial incentives to be able to persuade Ronaldo to affix the group. “History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves,” the group had mentioned after the signing.
Where will Ronaldo be introduced to the followers?
Al Nassr’s residence stadium, Mrsool Park, will maintain the disclosing ceremony of CR7. The venue has a capability of 25,000.
When is Ronaldo’s presentation ceremony at Al Nassr?
Ronaldo’s unveiling ceremony begins at 7pm native time (4pm GMT and 9:30pm IST).
Where to look at Ronaldo’s presentation ceremony dwell?
Ronaldo’s presentation might be broadcasted and streamed by SSC (Saudi Sports Company). The broadcasters confirmed the itemizing on their Twitter deal with.