Thousands of Saudi Al Nassr supporters gathered today at the gates of Mrsool Park stadium, even hours before kick-off, to witness Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut in the Saudi Arabian Super League.
At 37 years old, the Portuguese star already wore the captain’s armband on his debut with Al Nassr. after serving a two-game ban he carried over from his time at Manchester United, but failed to live up to great expectations and failed to score.
Talisca made a decision
However, Al Nassr prevailed in their stadium, packed with 25,000 fans, against Al Ettifaq 1-0, thanks to a header from Brazilian Anderson Talisca in the 31st minute, and remain leaders of the Saudi championship with a point of advantage in their great. rival, Al Hilal, who defeated Abha (2-1) shortly before.
Expectations for Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut were high after his double on Thursday against PSG in a friendly he played as part of a combination of players from Al Nassr and Al Hilal, but despite his excellent effort he did not see the goal.
dropper
Cristiano starred in his outstanding runs and produced two brilliant performances, although he found himself helpless in attack as his team-mates could barely make contact with him. Five minutes after the goal, he executed a free-kick that almost missed the target.
Al Nassr, yes, had the chance to score more goals that frustrated Paulo Victor, Al Hilal’s goal, with shots from Pity Martinez, Al-Sulaiheem and Talisca.
CR7 shirts are flying
Regardless of the result, around the stadium a large number of street vendors are deployed selling all kinds of products, such as shirts, handkerchiefs or scarves, with Cristiano’s name and number.
At the beginning of January, Al Nassr announced that Cristiano’s shirt, which was signed at the end of December, was sold out as more than 5,000 shirts were sold in less than 24 hours.
The club made 2 million Saudi riyals (almost half a million euros) just from selling the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s shirts. His debut caused a frenzy, although his first official goal had to wait.
Source: La Verdad
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