Al Nassr

Where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut against Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, including team news and kick-off time.

Al-Ghamdi, Sliti, A. Al-Ghamdi, A. They will look to former Flamengo winger Vitinho for inspiration on the flank. Al-Ghamdi, F. Vincent Aboubakar, meanwhile, has departed the squad to make way for Ronaldo. The former Manchester United star introduced himself to Saudi fans as part of the [Riyadh All-Star XI in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/messi-hug-brace-breaking-down-cristiano-ronaldo-debut-saudi-arabia-all-star-friendly-vs-psg/blt2fe457239b451566) three days earlier and is now in line for his first competitive appearance.

Following his high profile move to Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022, the Mrsool Park faithful finally get to see Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al Nassr debut.

As the 2022/23 Roshn Saudi League heads towards the halfway mark of the season, Al Nassr are well positioned to make an assault for the league title, as they trail Nuno Espirito Santo’s Al Ittihad by just one point, having played a game less than the Jeddah-based side. Cristiano’s deal with the Roshn Saudi League side runs for two and a half years through to June 2025, with the player set to earn a total salary of $231m per year once commercial agreements are also included. The Portuguese star has been unable to debut for his new team due to a FIFA ban after the player slapped a teenager’s phone in a moment of frustration last April at Old Trafford. Five in the Al Nassr wall as it's the Brazilian who strikes but that was poor. Patrice Careton names his side to face Al Nassr this evening with Velkovski and Mahnashi both ruled out through injury. The noise levels from the first half seem to abated with a more serene atmosphere now. Ettifaq win a dangerous free as Vitinho is upended. First corner of the night for Al Nassr as Ettifaq clear behind for yet another corner kick. Ettifaq somewhat goal shy and yet to really trouble Aqidi in the Al Nassr goal Al Nassr dominate the action as the Commanders look to strike with Vitinho and Quaison the outlets for Ettifaq. Al Nassr will look to the win though and the three points that sees them leapfrog back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. With today's 1-0 win over Ettifaq, Al Nassr return to the top of the Roshn Saudi League as they leapfrog both Al Hilal and Al Ittihad.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud ...

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but the fans that turned up to Mrsool Park in droves to ...

Al Ettifaq are in 10th place. Named the captain ahead of the match, Ronaldo was full of running and had a couple of bright moments, but mostly cut a lonely figure up front as his new team mates appeared to be on a different wavelength and rarely picked him out. Expectations for Ronaldo’s debut were sky-high after his brace against Paris St Germain on Thursday, but despite showcasing plenty of endeavour against Al Ettifaq, the 37-year-old was unable to add to his tally of more than 800 senior goals overall for club and country.

Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but the fans that turned up to Mrsool Park in droves to see Cristiano Ronaldo in ...

"If you want to win the title, we need to win such games and fight. Al Ettifaq are in 10th place. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Cristiano Ronaldo's debut for Al Nassr ended in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq FC at Mrsool Park, although he couldn't mark his first ...

He added: "If you want to win the title, we need to win such games and fight. [who scored twice for a Saudi select team](/football/report/_/gameId/662861) in a friendly against [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) on Thursday, was named captain in his first domestic game but didn't manage a shot on target. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo)'s debut for Al Nassr ended in a 1-0 win over Ettifaq FC at Mrsool Park, although he couldn't mark his first official appearance on the Saudi Arabian club with a goal.

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The next chapter of Cristiano Ronaldo's career -- and perhaps the final chapter -- began with a bang, but no goal, in his debut for Al Nassr.

An hour after the full-time whistle, Ronaldo was whisked out of the stadium by his personal security team and driven back to the plush Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh's Kingdom Tower where he has been staying since his arrival. He was followed by more chants of "Ronaldo, Ronaldo" and a collection of Ettifaq players who looked like they were keen to take home his shirt as a souvenir. When two of his new teammates decided to see out the final minutes against Ettifaq with a game of keep-ball rather than crossing into the penalty area, Ronaldo slapped his hands down on his legs in frustration. His first two were poor as he was dispossessed twice, but he soon settled into a game that had none of the pace or intensity of a Premier League fixture. Al Nassr fans have been made to wait to see Ronaldo in their colours after an English FA ban picked up during his time at Manchester United delayed his debut for nearly a month. That might not have been the case considering this game was up against a top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League between Arsenal and Manchester United, but there can be no denying the impact Ronaldo has already had.

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, jumps for the ball against Al Ettifaq's players during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq at ...

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr, but his presence electrified fans at King Saud ...

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Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match, despite failing to score. During the match on Sunday, Talisca headed the winner in the 31st ...

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund owns Premier League team Newcastle, and the country is considering a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. In Qatar last year, he became the first man to score at five World Cups. Ronaldo had been repeatedly benched and even temporarily suspended by the club.

Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia told his team to "play normally" and "not always" pass to Cristiano Ronaldo after they beat Ettifaq on his Saudi Pro League ...

I want him to enjoy playing here and tonight he was happy to play for the first time." These two players are able to make the difference. On Ronaldo, Garcia added: "Everyone knows Cristiano - he's a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Al Nassr are convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career with the Saudi Pro League side, sources have told ESPN.

We need to work a lot on the positions of everyone. Al Nassr are also using Ronaldo to help them improve off the pitch as well. Sources have told ESPN that Al Nassr have not ruled out extending Ronaldo's contract if he wants to continue his playing career.