Al Nassr

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.

He mostly cut a lonely figure up front as his new team mates appeared to be on a different wavelength. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“If you want to win the title, we need to win such games and fight. Al Ettifaq are in 10th place. RIYADH - 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 action were left disappointed after he was unable to mark his Saudi Pro league debut with a goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to captain Al Nassr on his debut in their Saudi Pro league game against Al Ettifaq on Sunday (Jan 22). Ronaldo signed a 2.5 year ...

The 37-year-old gave fans a reminder of his talent when he scored twice in a friendly on Thursday, leading a team made up of players from Al Nassr and Al Hilal in a 5-4 defeat by Lionel Messi's Paris St Germain in an exhibition match. Ronaldo signed a 2.5 year deal with Al Nassr last month, reported to be worth over €200 million (US$216.28 million), but has had to wait to play because of a two-match ban by England's FA for knocking a phone out of a fan's hand in April. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to captain Al Nassr on his debut in their Saudi Pro league game against Al Ettifaq on Sunday (Jan 22).

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.

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 coach Rudi Garcia said that Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in helping his new team secure victory over Al Ettifaq on Sunday even though he was ...

"Even with the presence of Ronaldo, it is not easy to win the Saudi League because of ... They are a point ahead of second placed Al Hilal, who have played one game more. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

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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Cristiano Ronaldo was elated that Al-Nassr could pick up three points on his debut as he expressed his gratitude to his teammates and the fans.

Thanks to all the fans for incredible support." After full-time, he wrote on Twitter: "First game, first win - well done guys. Talisca got the game's only goal and despite drawing a blank, Ronaldo was clearly delighted with the result.

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 coach Rudi Garcia said that Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in helping his new team secure victory over Al Ettifaq on Sunday even though he was ...

"Even with the presence of Ronaldo, it is not easy to win the Saudi League because of ... They are a point ahead of second placed Al Hilal, who have played one game more. Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq, with Ronaldo making his Saudi Pro league debut as captain of the team.

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.

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

Al Nassr's win moved them back to the top of the Saudi League league standings with 33 points from 14 matches.

"Even with the presence of Ronaldo, it is not easy to win the Saudi League because of ... They are a point ahead of second placed Al Hilal, who have played one game more. the strength of the competitors."