Ronaldo

Former Manchester United, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his birthday today. From delivering titles on the field, to creating controversial ...

From delivering titles on the field, to creating controversial statements off it. Cristiano Ronaldo has represented some of the top clubs in Europe such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Former Manchester United, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his birthday today.

Mesut Ozil left no doubt as to who he felt was the star of his partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

[football](https://www.givemesport.com/football) news and rumours right here. Of course, Ozil was only having a bit of fun with the supporter. However, as you’ll see in the following highlights package of himself and Ronaldo in action, he definitely held up his end of the bargain with one of the greatest players ever to lace up a pair of boots. Following news on his decision to hang up his boots, a clip of a fan asking Ozil what it was like to play with Ronaldo has gone viral. [told his Portugal teammates at the time](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1761114-arsenal-transfer-news-cristiano-ronaldos-anger-about-mesut-ozil-move-justified): “He was the player who best knew my moves in front of goal… Ronaldo was reportedly far from happy about the departure of his partner in crime and was said to have

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia at the end of last year after leaving Manchester United.

“He is one of the best players in the world,” the Frenchman said. He is the best player football has ever produced.” Ronaldo has scored just one goal in three appearances for Al-Nassr and appears to be struggling to hit the heights of previous years. And following a three-year stint with Juventus, the ace signed for United for a second time in the summer of 2021. “I want to play two years more, three years more,” Ronaldo said. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/latest/cristiano-ronaldo) is celebrating his 38th birthday today following a tumultuous 12 months on and off the pitch.

He has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Or awards (best player in the world) and five UEFA Champions League ...

Many players come with talent and potential, but Cristiano Ronaldo, with his hard work, intelligence, passion and ambition has been able to convert that ...

Like a game of chess, a good athlete has to be aware of the next sequence of play and how his moves will affect that. Not only that, it also gives him enough hang time in the air to attempt overhead kicks, giving him a lot of options for a goal attempt. Since the defender can't leave his designated zone, he can't mark him man to man as he starts his run a few yards away from the box. It is not easy to hold stamina until the end of a 90-minute game. By the time he starts, the cross is already delivered, and the defender now can't watch both Ronaldo and the ball, giving the Al-Nassr star enough space to exploit. Cristiano Ronaldo uses this positional bind of the defenders to his advantage by making late runs into the box. He often makes a run from the defenders 'blind spot', away from his peripheral vision, giving himself a stronger chance to appear at the end of a cross. He times his arrival and departure from the defenders visual field in such a way that the marker fails to spot his actual position. The Al-Nassr star follows a ball till the last moment or continues running in a hopeless situation and surprising everyone, he has often found himself at the end of crosses or cutbacks. They can't go beyond it, otherwise they would be leaving a lot of space in behind to exploit for the forwards. There are methods that needed to be adopted and hard work that needed to go behind those methods to achieve perfection. One of his most striking evolutions has been how he has made himself a goalscoring machine with time.

On Ronaldo's 38th birthday, let's look at some interesting and lesser-known facts about the Portuguese professional footballer.

Ronaldo has scored in every minute of play of a football game, including goals in each minute of the 90-minute regulation time and injury time following each half. - Ronaldo is one of just three footballers to score in every minute of a match. - Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest goal-scorer in the world with 822 goals from 1148 games.

Manchester United have sent a message to Cristiano Ronaldo on the occasion of his 38th birthday. The Red Devils posted birthday wishes for the Portugal.

Ronaldo had two spells at United. Manchester United have sent a message to Cristiano Ronaldo on the occasion of his 38th birthday. Manchester United send birthday message to Cristiano Ronaldo

Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid midfield maestro Mesut Ozil was caught on camera hilariously responding to a fan who asked him how it was to play with Cristiano ...

The 34-year-old was recently asked by a fan how it was like to play with one of the all-time greats of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo. Unluckily for Mesut Ozil though, he was never able to play in a Champions League final for Los Blancos despite his quality, as they were knocked out in the semis each season he was there. Ex-Arsenal and Real Madrid midfield maestro Mesut Ozil was caught on camera hilariously responding to a fan who asked him how it was to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The star footballer made an emotional return to the club in 2021. He made a controversial exit from Manchester United a year later. Ronaldo now plays in Asia ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo](/topic/cristiano-ronaldo)has turned a year older and is celebrating his 38th birthday today (February 5). Ronaldo is living in Saudi Arabia with his partner and kids. Ronaldo now plays in Asia and is signed with the Al-Nassr football club.

The former Real Madrid and Arsenal superstar was cheeky with his reply when pressed for comment on what it was like to take to the pitch with all-time great ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mesut-ozil-hilarious-ronaldo-response-29137915#comments-wrapper) Will Ozil be remembered as one of the best midfielders in recent history? "I think it made him a lot stronger in the end, going through that process." In a surprising twist, it is thought that Basaksehir are willing to terminate his deal and allow an early retirement. The World Cup winner's career has declined drastically since leaving Arsenal in 2021, with his Gunners contract terminated six months before its end to seal a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mesut-ozil-hilarious-ronaldo-response-29137915#comments-wrapper) Together, they worked in perfect tandem, with Ozil's extraordinary vision and passing ability a perfect match for Ronaldo's obscene goal-scoring ability.

It's been almost a decade since Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo played together at Real Madrid.That hasn't stopped fans from asking Ozil what it was.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Ronaldo [‘wants to quit football’](https://talksport.com/football/1322390/mesut-ozil-retire-terminate-istanbul-basaksehir-contract-fenerbahce-arsenal/). [Arsenal](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113203/arsenal/) midfielder what it was like to play with Ronaldo – who turns 38 this Sunday – when he was at [Real Madrid](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113141/real-madrid/) with him.

Ronaldo had completed a move to the Saudi club after parting ways with Manchester United during the 2022 World Cup.

After the match, Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia put some blame on that gilt edged chance by Ronaldo as one of the reasons for losing the match. Alongside hi8s current club, a lot of fans as well as the Euro and FIFA World Cup Twitter handles also wished the superstar on this day. 🤩 Happy Birthday to The Best Ever,” the club posted on Ronaldo’s 38th birthday.

IT was three 'n queasy for Cristiano Ronaldo as he shared his birthday joy.The legend, 38, strictly controls his diet - so he might feel faint justsni.

Grateful to have spent the day with my family and friends." [rescued a 2-2 draw at Al Fateh](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7301960/cristiano-ronaldo-penalty-first-goal-al-nassr/) after he failed to score in his first two games for Al-Nassr. [Manchester United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) attacker posted: "Thank you everyone for all the birthday messages. [Georgina Rodriguez](https://www.the-sun.com/who/georgina-rodriguez/) and their kids. [his first goal for new club Al-Nassr](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7307261/cristiano-ronaldo-first-al-nassr-goal-man-utd-penalty/) in Saudi Arabia. [Ronaldo](https://www.the-sun.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) began the weekend just how he wanted...

The Portuguese star posted a picture on Instagram of himself celebrating with family and friends, including his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his son ...

Ronaldo's side are currently top of the league, but they are above Al-Shabab and Al-Ittihad only on goal difference. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with three birthday cakes as he was joined by family and friends Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates turning 38 with THREE birthday cakes as Al-Nassr star is joined by his family and friends including partner Georgina Rodriguez

By Efosa Taiwo. Manchester United have celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo on the occasion of his 38th birthday. Recall both United and Ronaldo had a bitter ending ...

Former Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil's reply to a fan regarding a question has raised eyebrows on social media. Ozil, who played for Real, Arsenal, ...

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ARSENAL legend Mesut Ozil gave a hilarious response when asked what it is like to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.A fan approached the German and que.

[Ozil ](https://www.the-sun.com/who/mesut-ozil/)cheekily replied: "Ask him, he played with me." [Real Madrid](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/688/real-madrid/), Ozil moved to [Arsenal ](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/602/arsenal/)and set up 78 goals in 254 appearances. [Ronaldo](https://www.the-sun.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/)?"

Dubai: Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 38th birthday yesterday with not one but three birthday cakes. The Portuguese superstar's strict ...

The ex-Juventus attacker posted, “Thank you everyone for all the birthday messages. It was the perfect start to his birthday weekend and the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star shared his party celebrations on social media. The Portuguese superstar’s strict diet and healthy lifestyle is well documented so it was a surprise to see him posing with the three large cakes along with his with partner Georgina Rodriguez and their kids and friends.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 38th birthday with three cakes along with his new inner circle of close friends and family.

Among the other attendees were his new personal manager and agent Ricky Regufe and Miguel Marques who looks after his personal wealth. The Portuguese star turned 38 on February 5 and celebrated his birthday with family and close friends in Saudi Arabia. alongside him along with some very old friends, a new agent and a reporter from Madrid.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner posted images of himself, friends and partner Georgina Rodriguez as well as three cakes as he celebrated his 38th birthday.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Grateful to have spent the day with my family and friends.” Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Al-Nassr’s next game sees them take on Al Wehda away on Thursday. [netting his first goal for new club Al Hilal from the penalty spot on Friday](https://talksport.com/football/1322346/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-al-nassr-highlights/), to help rescue a 2-2 draw against Al Fateh.

Ronaldo Al Nassr: Ronaldo Al Nassr Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Saudi Pro League, Saudi Pro League table-toppers, Luiz Gustavo, Al Fateh, Ronaldo.

In the second injury time, Al-Nassr was given a penalties, and Ronaldo converted it perfectly to tie the game at 2-2. Ronaldo Al Nassr: Ronaldo Al Nassr Goal: The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo has made things harder for the Saudi Pro League table-toppers, according to Al-Nassr player Luiz Gustavo. The Al-Aalami midfielder revealed that the presence of the 38-year-old gives rivals more incentive to defeat the league leaders in Saudi Arabia.

Cristiano Ronaldo has not found the Saudi Pro League too easy since his Al-Nassr switch.

Despite Saudi officials hoping Ronaldo will see out his career in the Middle East country, Garcia has bemusingly explained that the five-times Ballon d’Or winner will return to Europe before he retires. Ronaldo signed a two-year contract with the club following his Man Utd axing. And he has now been told that he makes matches harder for his team-mates. Cristiano Ronaldo was created for challenges and he always succeeds in them,” Gustavo continued. Al-Nassr’s form has underwhelmed since Ronaldo made his long-awaited debut in the Saudi Pro League last month. [Cristiano Ronaldo](/latest/cristiano-ronaldo) is making games harder for his new Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, a team-mate has surprisingly revealed.

Since beginning life as an Al-Nassr player, Ronaldo has seen his new side win, lose and draw across his three matches. And team-mate Luiz Gustavo, who spent the ...

💪🏼💛💙". [social media](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNoV4xrjKd/?hl=en) after bagging his first goal for the club, he said: "Happy to have scored my first goal in the Saudi league and great effort by whole team to achieve an important draw in a very difficult match! [Brazil](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/8019/brazil/)'s midfield, admits there is a downside to the [Portugal](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/53171/portugal/) icon's presence. [Corriere dello Sport](https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-estero/2023/02/05-103196807/ronaldo_le_assurde_accuse_di_un_compagno_di_squadra_da_quando_c_e_lui_), he said: "The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo gives his rivals more incentive to beat the league leaders." [Manchester United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) forward, 38, [bagged his first goal for the Saudi Arabian side](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7301960/cristiano-ronaldo-penalty-first-goal-al-nassr/) on Friday, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw against Al Fateh. [Ronaldo](https://www.the-sun.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) has seen his new side win, lose and draw across his three matches.

AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark for his new Saudi paymasters Al Nassr on Friday with a stoppage-time penalty that rescued a 2-2 ...

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who holds the all-time records for Champions League and international goals, will bank more than 400 million euros for his surprise move to Saudi, according to sources close to Al Nassr. Ronaldo broke his duck in his third appearance, after he fired blanks in the January 22 league win over Ettifaq and in this week's Super Cup loss to Al Ittihad. Days before his Al Nassr debut, he scored twice for a Saudi composite team in an entertaining 5-4 loss to a Paris Saint-Germain side featuring his great rival Lionel Messi.

Al Nassr midfielder Luiz Gustavo made a shock admission about his club saying that Cristiano Ronaldo's signing has made things difficult for them.

Ronaldo, who is set to earn a whopping £173 million in Saudi Arabia, scored his first goal for Al Nassr in his third appearance for the club, however, it has only won only once in the games, and the legendary football star has made an appearance. Al Nassr midfielder Luiz Gustavo made a shock admission about his club saying that Cristiano Ronaldo's signing has made things difficult for them. - Ronaldo scored for the first time for Al Nassr against Al Fateh, however, the match ended in a 2-2 draw

DUBAI: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo turned 38 on Feb. 5 and celebrated his birthday with family and close friends in an intimate gathering in ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's own team-mate, Luiz Gustavo, has admitted that the Portuguese superstar's presence is making life “difficult” for Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo has not made the immediate impact expected of him in Riyadh, with [only one goal recorded from the penalty spot](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-reacts-first-al-nassr-goal-penalty-saves-new-team/blt0d2dd84784a1117a) during a run that has seen Al-Nassr win one of two league encounters while also suffering a Saudi Super Cup defeat to Al-Ittihad. Getty And everyone here is waiting for what he will present.

Jorge Mendes worked closely with Cristiano Ronaldo during the forward's peak years, but was not involved in the Portugal star's mega-money move to Al-Nassr ...

Among the group is Joao Felix, who completed a loan move from Atletico Madrid to [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) in January. He was there with Ricardo Regufe, [his new manager](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-jorge-mendes-28865752), but there was no room for Mendes after the 57-year-old played no part in the veteran forward's move to the Gulf state. The celebrations came just days after Ronaldo scored his first goal as an Al-Nassr player. "Today is the King's birthday," Ronaldo's sister Elma Aveiro wrote on Instagram. Mendes was by Ronaldo's side for a number of high points in the footballer's career. Real Madrid reportedly ignored calls from Mendes over a potential second stint for Ronaldo in the Spanish capital. Enjoy a lot my dear brother, I love you very much." Regufe, who has known Ronaldo for a number of years but only recently took a more active role in the five time Ballon d'Or winner's career, joined his friend for the celebrations. A number of sportsmen also sent their well-wishes to the striker, including boxer [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) player, and joined him on the red carpet for the premiere of the 'Ronaldo' documentary. [a number of high-profile clients in Europe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jorge-mendes-ronaldo-transfer-liverpool-28898349), many of whom are Portuguese. [Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo), who [joined Saudi title contenders Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-unveiling-live-stream-28864626) after [leaving United by mutual agreement](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-28558713) in November, shared photos of his celebrations in Riyadh.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo is making games harder for his new teammates. That is the opinion of ex-Bayern Munich star Luis Gustavo, who spoke about ...

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The Foreign Ministry is hoping that if Ronaldo's high status may be able to help with the normalization of ties with Israel.

"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." BBC reported that he is receiving over £177 million ($212 million) per year, making him the highest-paid soccer player in the world. "This is more than history in the making," they wrote. Recently, Ronaldo, who is close to retirement, moved to Saudi Arabia to play for the Al Nassr soccer team. In December, Israeli news outlet i24NEWS reported that Saudi Arabia was looking to normalize ties with Israel. According to the report, the Foreign Ministry is hoping that because Ronaldo was recruited by a Saudi club, he may be a big enough name within the kingdom to help with the normalization of ties with Israel.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been celebrating his 38th birthday and was presented with a special cake from his new Al-Nassr team-mates.

Ronaldo turned 38 on February 5 and his new team-mates have been happy to mark the occasion. The former Manchester United man netted a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a draw for Al-Nassr against Al Fateh last time out. Al-Nassr have been busy celebrating their new signing's birthday.

The couple just celebrated the footballer's 38th birthday with three cakes in Saudi Arabia, as they get used to their new home. Georgina, 28, shared a sweet ...

The couple were captured hugging each other as Georgina captioned the post: 'Happy days to the love of my life. Celebrations: The former Manchester United player posted a picture on Instagram of himself celebrating with family and friends, including his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr The former Manchester United player posted a picture on Instagram of himself celebrating with family and friends, including his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. In love with you and what we are together. Loved-up: Cristiano Ronaldo looked smitten as he cosied up to girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in a sweet Instagram snap on Monday, one day after celebrating his 38 birthday 'Happy days to the love of my life': Georgina Rodriguez puts on a loving display with Cristiano Ronaldo - after celebrating his 38th birthday with THREE cakes

"Ronaldo celebrates his first birthday in his new home. Happy Birthday to our Captain @Cristiano. Wishing you another year full of achievements," the club ...

🤩 Happy Birthday to The Best Ever,” they had posted. Happy Birthday to our Captain @Cristiano. On Sunday too, Al Nassr had wished the superstar on his birthday on their social media handles.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed up to play for Al-Nassr for two years, but the 38-year-old's move to Saudi Arabia has not gone to plan in the veteran forward's ...

“This is more than history in the making,” the club statement said upon his arrival. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) was created for challenges and he always succeeds in them. He will not finish his career at Al-Nassr, he will return to Europe.” Ronaldo turned 38 on Sunday, meaning he will be 40 by the time his Al-Nassr contract expires. He followed that game with another goalless appearance as Al-Nassr were [dumped out of the Saudi Super Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-29061348) by Al-Ittihad. [Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) scored his first goal for Al-Nassr in his third game on Friday as [Rudi Garcia’s side earned a 2-2 draw against Al-Fateh](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-goal-penalty-alnassr-29128534). Ronaldo has reportedly signed a contract until 2025 with Al-Nassr, which includes his involvement in Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup. But a last-minute penalty is all the Riyadh-based side have to show for their [£172million-a-year](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-salary-wage-28845175) star so far. Nevertheless, ex-Brazil international Gustavo is firm in his belief that the positives outweigh the negatives with Ronaldo. Former Bayern Munich midfielder Gustavo believes that is partly because his presence has led to Al-Nassr’s opponents stepping up their game to try and claim a scalp. He has already scored his first goal and he therefore got rid of the pressure.” [joined Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-manutd-28793546) at the start of January and, after being made to wait [due to a ban hanging over his head](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-banned-al-nassr-28875070), he made a [goalless debut](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ronaldo-al-nassr-debut-score-29022195) in a narrow win over Ettifaq.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 38th birthday with three cakes along with his new inner circle of close friends and family.

Among the other attendees were his new personal manager and agent Ricky Regufe and Miguel Marques who looks after his personal wealth. The Portuguese star turned 38 on February 5 and celebrated his birthday with family and close friends in Saudi Arabia. alongside him along with some very old friends, a new agent and a reporter from Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Al Nassr has not brought the kind of results expected in the Saudi Pro League and one teammate has a theory as to why.

[Real Madrid'](https://www.sportbible.com/real-madrid)s all time top goalscorer is a benefit to the players, and the club. [ brought into question by Al Nassr boss Rudi Garcia.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-rudi-garcia-club-future-172709-20230129) [RT Arabic.](https://arabic.rt.com/sport/1431916-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%BA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%88-%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%B4%D9%81-%D8%B3%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%82-%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A8-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88) [managed to miss two absolute sitters](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-miss-426781-20230203), the kind of chances you'd have expected him to bury every time. [not even him by the sounds of it.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-piers-morgan-646768-20221231) [two goals in a friendly against PSG.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-psg-riyadh-xi-highlights-445825-20230120)

Despite being widely recognised as one of the greatest players to ever grace a football pitch, Ronaldo has struggled to take to life in the Saudi Pro League.

Speaking after the draw, he explained: “It is very important that the players play normally and don’t always try to give Cristiano the ball. I played at the best clubs in the world… Prior to Ronaldo’s arrival, the table-toppers were in flying form and manager Rudi Garcia has suggested that the former Juventus star is having a detrimental effect on performances. After penning a lucrative two-year deal in the Middle East, many expected Ronaldo to thrive in a lesser-quality league and break numerous goalscoring records. His presence guarantees a great advantage to our group because we learn from him every day, given the great technical and physical qualities he possesses. The Portugal international headed to Saudi Arabia in January after having his contract at [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) terminated.

'The presence of Cristiano makes it difficult for us': Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team-mate Luiz Gustavo admits they have found matches tougher since the ...

'Cristiano Ronaldo was created for challenges and he always succeeds in them. And everyone here is waiting for what he will present. Cristiano Ronaldo's lacklustre start in Saudi Arabia appears to have hit another 'difficult' bump according to the comments of his

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, opened his account in the Saudi Pro League during Al Nassr's 2-2 draw against Al Fateh.

“Cristiano Ronaldo was created for challenges and he always succeeded in them. And everyone here is waiting for what he will present. “Certainly, the presence of Cristiano (Ronaldo) makes it difficult for us, as all teams seek to participate against him in the best possible way, and he gives motivation to everyone,” Gustavo was quoted as saying by RT Arabic.