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Ronaldo makes competitive debut in Al Nassr win

Al Nassr are top of the Saudi league, a point above second-placed Al Hilal.

In Summary

•The 37-year-old Portugal forward joined the club last month on a deal that runs until 2025, reportedly earning more than £177m per year.

•He led the line and played the entire game in which Brazilian midfielder Talisca scored the winner.

by BBC
Football
23 January 2023 - 11:28
Riyadh Season Team's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) competes during the Riyadh Season Cup match against PSG at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Season Team's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) competes during the Riyadh Season Cup match against PSG at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Cristiano Ronaldo made his competitive debut for new club Al Nassr in their 1-0 win over Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday.

The 37-year-old Portugal forward joined the club last month on a deal that runs until 2025, reportedly earning more than £177m per year.

He led the line and played the entire game in which Brazilian midfielder Talisca scored the winner.

Al Nassr are top of the Saudi league, a point above second-placed Al Hilal.

Ronaldo - who has played for Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid - was greeted by banners and cheers from his adoring fans at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh.

It comes after he scored twice in Riyadh All-Star XI's 5-4 defeat by Lionel Messi's Paris St-Germain in an exhibition match on Thursday.

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by BBC
Football
23 January 2023 - 11:28

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