Cristiano Ronaldo proud to be 'pioneer' of Saudi football and downplays Messi rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is proud to be a “pioneer” for football in Saudi Arabia, insisting it has become normal for the game’s top stars to play in the kingdom.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he is proud to be a “pioneer” for football in Saudi Arabia, insisting it has become normal for the game’s top stars to play in the kingdom.
When the Saudi Pro League announced an increase to the foreign players quota per club from seven to eight for the 2023/24 season, questions were asked about how the decision would affect local players, who will be left to compete for just three spots in the starting XIs.
The Saudi Pro League will continue to invest significantly to realise its ambition of becoming one of the world’s top domestic competitions, but its focus is on financial viability for its clubs, insists the league’s chief operating officer.
Sadio Mane terlibat keributan dengan bek Al Shabab, Iago Santos. Keduanya nyaris baku hantam andai tidak dipisahkan hakim garis.
Cristiano Ronaldo dan Sadio Mane lagi sama-sama tajam di Liga Arab Saudi. Namun Mane, sedang dimanjakan oleh umpan-umpannya Ronaldo.
Nassr’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) Photo by – / AFP)
Defending champions Al Ittihad will aim to extend their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season when they travel to Al Wehda on Monday as rumours linking the club with a move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continue to intensify.
Spain international defender Aymeric Laporte has completed a move to Al Nassr from Manchester City after signing a three-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club.