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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr | Football News
Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr has been estimated by media to be worth more than 200m euros ($214.5m).
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the Riyadh-based team has announced.
The Portuguese forward left Manchester United last month following an explosive television interview in which the 37-year-old said he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.
Al Nassr posted a picture on social media of Ronaldo on Saturday holding up the team’s jersey, with the club hailing the deal as “history in the making”.
“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,” the club said in a tweet.
History in the making. 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. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home @AlNassrFC pic.twitter.com/oan7nu8NWC
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) December 30, 2022
“I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia,” Ronaldo said.
“I am looking forward to joining my new team mates and together with them help the Club to achieve success.”
Al Nassr said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will join on a deal until 2025 but did not disclose any financial details. Ronaldo’s contract with the team has been estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($214.5m).
Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia with a vast collection of club honours after a glittering spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups.
He went on to score a club record 451 times for Real Madrid and has more than 800 senior goals overall for club and country.
Ronaldo claimed two Serie A titles and a Copa Italia trophy in three years at Juventus before rejoining Manchester United with whom he had bagged three Premier League crowns, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League and the World Cup.
He played for Portugal in Qatar, where he became the first male player to score in five World Cups after netting a penalty in his side’s opening Group H game against Ghana.
Portugal were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Morocco and Ronaldo spent much match time on the bench, leading to speculation the footballer’s star status was in decline.
Ronaldo said Qatar would probably be his last World Cup as he plans to retire at 40, with the move to Saudi Arabia likely to mark the swan song in the career of one of the game’s greatest current players alongside Lionel Messi.
“This is more than history in the making,” Al Nassr Football Club President Musalli Almuammar said. “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.”
The Saudi Arabian club, who have won nine Saudi Pro Premier League titles, are hoping Ronaldo can help them win another domestic league title and a first at the AFC Asian Champions League.
Saudi Arabia’s national team earned its biggest international win ever at the World Cup in Qatar last month when it beat eventual champion Argentina in its first group-stage game, but then failed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
Morocco stuns Portugal, first-ever African side in World Cup semifinal
Morocco made history as they beat Portugal and became the first-ever African nation to reach a World Cup semifinal.
That sound you can hear is the celebrations in Marrakesh, Casablanca and all of Morocco.
FULL MATCH REPLAY
Youssef En-Nesyri’s first half header was enough for Morocco, as they sat back and allowed Portugal to have plenty of the ball but Bruno Fernandes hit the bar, smashed another over and both Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo (who came off the bench) were denied by the brilliant Yassine Bounou in goal for Morocco.
Substitute Walid Cheddira was sent off late on for two yellow cards but Morocco held on amid incredible scenes as their fans went wild at the final whistle at the Al Thumama Stadium as they’ve now beaten Spain in the last 16 and Portugal in the quarterfinals.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui was the first-ever African coach to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup and he is now heading to the semifinals, just a few months after taking charge of Morocco. The team ranked 22nd in the world beat star-studded Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo was shown walking off the pitch in tears at the final whistle as what was surely his final World Cup appearance ended in bitter disappointment.
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As for Morocco, they will now face the winner of England versus France in the World Cup semifinal, as the Atlas Lions have kept four clean sheets in five games and have incredible momentum heading into the final four.
Intensity, defiance, belief behind the Atlas Lions making history
This was Morocco’s tournament summed up in 90 minutes. Roared on by their huge following in Qatar, they were a total team unit and knew exactly what they were doing for every second of the game. Their flair players provided class when it mattered, they were slick on the counter and they are so well-organized and industrious. They had 27 percent possession and never really looked out of control in the game. There were heroes throughout their team and there seemed to be total belief they could beat Portugal. And they did. History was made.
Stars of the show
Sofyan Amrabat: Another display full of intensity, tough-tackling and leadership in midfield. What a tournament he’s had.
Yassine Bounou: Made a fine stop to deny Felix and kept yet another clean sheet.
How to watch Morocco vs Portugal live, stream link and start time
Kick off: 10am ET, Saturday December 10
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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch in tears after Portugal lose to Morocco. #FIFAWorldCup. pic.twitter.com/YOp5UO7o8T
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 10, 2022
What a save from Bounou! He denies Joao Felix’s effort from the edge of the box.
What a shot and what a save!
Morocco are holding on against Portugal!#FIFAWorldCup
(via @TelemundoSports)pic.twitter.com/R0sr9IFxPj— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 10, 2022
Superb counters from Morocco whenever they get the chance to. Their injury-hit side is holding firm. Just over 10 minutes of regulation to go. Can they hold on to make history!?
Bruno Fernandes should score. Smashes just over. That is a huge opportunity for Portugal. His reaction says it all. #MAR 1-0 #POR
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) December 10, 2022
The second half is underway and Morocco come so close to getting a second. Hakim Ziyech whips in a brilliant cross from a free kick but Diogo Costa saves as everyone misses it.
Bruno Fernandes hits the crossbar from a ridiculous angle. So close to an amazing goal from Bruno!
GOALLLL! Morocco ahead. That was coming. What a header from Youssef En-Nesyri.
So close! Joao Felix’s deflected shot loops towards the top corner but flies just over.
😱 ¡Ojo a lo de João Félix!
🇵🇹 La joya portuguesa, tuvo la más clara hasta ahorita del partido en sus pies 🔥 #MAR 0-0 #POR #ElMundialLoEsTodo #MARvsPOR pic.twitter.com/Qk5HBEi3ST
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) December 10, 2022
Morocco have been solid but Portugal have had a few half chances.
Key storylines, players to watch closely
Bounou — spelled Bono on his jersey — was sensational in penalties, but Morocco’s defenders limited Spain to a single shot on target. Romain Saiss has been especially good in the middle of the back line while Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui have been effective out wide, going forward and defending.
🚨تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني أمام منتخب البرتغال
Quarter-final’s Line-up to face Portugal 🇵🇹#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 #TeamMorocco #FIFAWorldCup @pumafootball pic.twitter.com/5RpTXwqjJc
— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 10, 2022
Portugal put Goncalo Ramos in the Starting XI for Cristiano Ronaldo and the 21-year-old center forward scored three goals and added an assist against Switzerland. Bruno Fernandes has been wonderful for Portugal, while Ruben Neves and Rafael Leao were able to get through the match with small sub roles and should be rested if called upon by Fernando Santos, who is seeking a World Cup to go with his EURO crown.
⏲ Chegou a HORA: Este é o nosso 11 Inicial para hoje! 👥🇵🇹 #VesteABandeira
⏲ It’s TIME: This is our Starting 11 for today! 👥 #WearTheFlag pic.twitter.com/i7N6khiFag
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) December 10, 2022
Morocco quick facts
Current FIFA world ranking: 22
World Cup titles: 0
World Cup appearances: 6
How they qualified: Qualified automatically from CAF
Coach: Vahid Halilhodzic
Key players: Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Youssef En-Nesyri, Romain Saiss
Portugal quick facts
Current FIFA world ranking: 9
World Cup titles: 0
World Cup appearances: 8
How they qualified: Qualified from UEFA via playoffs
Coach: Fernando Santos
Key players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Neves, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Cancel
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Morocco vs. Portugal live updates: Morocco leading, 1-0; Ronaldo in
The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Saturday on FOX with Morocco taking on Portugal at Qatar’s Al-Thumama Stadium in the tournament’s penultimate quarterfinal match.
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was relegated to the bench from the start for the team’s second straight game, but he took the field in the second half after Portugal fell behind, 1-0.
The all-time record between these two teams in the World Cup is 1-1, having met in 1986 and 2018.
There is one more semifinal spot up for grabs Saturday, as England takes on France next (2 p.m. ET, FOX and the FOX Sports app). The winners will advance to play each other in the semifinals on Wednesday.
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Morocco vs. Portugal
6′: What could have been
Youssef En-Nesyri was this close to putting Morocco on the board early, but his header was a bit too high.
He tried another header in the 26th minute, but that one missed just to the right, and things remained scoreless.
31′: Blocked!
Portugal’s João Félix made a big move near the half-hour mark, taking a shot from outside the box, but it was blocked.
Moments later, Portugal defender Raphaël Guerreiro tried a through ball, but Gonçalo Ramos was caught offside.
42: Goal!
Finally, En-Nesyri was able to connect with the net, sinking a header to give Morocco a 1-0 lead ahead of halftime.
Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri scores goal vs. Portugal in 42′
It was the Morocco men’s national team’s first World Cup goal in the knockout stage.
45′: Off the bar!
Bruno Fernandes was inches away from evening things up ahead of the break, but his attempt was no good.
52′: Ronaldo checks in
Ronaldo entered the game in the 52nd minute, replacing Rúben Neves.
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Startling lineup alert
Portuguese star Ronaldo was relegated to the bench for Portugal’s second straight game after being replaced in the starting XI for Tuesday’s match against Switzerland by 21-year-old Ramos, who scored a hat trick in Portugal’s resounding 6-1 victory, before eventually entering for Ramos in the 73rd minute.
That was the first time the 37-year-old striker didn’t start a World Cup match since 2006. Reports surfaced soon after that Ronaldo told manager Fernando Santos that he would quit after finding out that he would not start for the national team — a report the Portuguese Football Federation since denied in a statement.
On Friday, his manager spoke about all the discussion around Ronaldo’s status, saying, “I think it’s high time to leave Cristiano Ronaldo alone. In every news conference, 90% of the questions are about Cristiano Ronaldo.”
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Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A chant of “RONALDO! RONALDO!” swept around the biggest stadium at the World Cup, followed by loud jeers when the fans realized their idol wasn’t coming onto the field.
Cristiano Ronaldo was, in fact, sitting in the Portugal dugout, looking glum and still wearing a substitute’s bib. And the guy who started instead of him on Tuesday was about to complete a hat trick.
After Ronaldo was dropped from the starting lineup in a bold call by Portugal coach Fernando Santos, Goncalo Ramos — the superstar striker’s unlikely replacement — made himself an instant star by leading the team to a 6-1 win over Switzerland and into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Ramos, a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month, demonstrated the kind of clinical finishing for which Ronaldo was once known in scoring the first goal in the 17th minute and adding others in the 51st and 67th.
No player had scored a hat trick in his first World Cup start since Germany striker Miroslav Klose in 2002.
“Not even in my wildest dreams did I think about being part of the starting team for the knockout stage,” said Ramos, an unheralded striker who plays for Benfica and counts Ronaldo as his soccer idol along with Robert Lewandowski and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
It was around the hour mark that fans throughout the 89,000-seat Lusail Stadium started to implore Santos to bring on the 37-year-old Ronaldo, and they got their wish in the 72nd minute. Portugal had the game wrapped up by then, with defenders Pepe and Raphael Guerreiro also having scored. Rafael Leao added another goal in stoppage time.
Ronaldo didn’t score — he still hasn’t in the knockout stage in any of his five World Cups — and after briefly celebrating with his teammates following the final whistle, he walked off the field on his own, perhaps wondering where his career goes from here.
He is currently without a club after leaving Manchester United midway through the World Cup, and he might no longer be the starter for his country.
The rest of the Portugal team hung around to applaud its fans at one end of the stadium. A quarterfinal match awaits against Morocco on Saturday and Santos now has to decide whether to stick with Ramos or restore Ronaldo, the top scorer in men’s international soccer and one of the game’s greatest ever players.
Santos said it was a strategic decision to drop Ronaldo and not a disciplinary one, having expressed unhappiness during his eve-of-match news conference Monday at the striker’s attitude after he was substituted against South Korea in the team’s final group game.
“What we have to do is think about this team collectively,” Santos said, before talking about Ronaldo. “I will always consider he is a very important player to have in the team.”
That might now be a substitute and an experienced head in the locker room rather than a starter.
Ramos was a surprise replacement — he had previously only made three substitute appearances for Portugal — and took his chance.
Ramos, who was only 2 years old when Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in 2003, scored the first hat trick at this year’s World Cup.
He drove a rising shot with his left foot inside Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s near post for the first goal, flicked deftly through Sommer’s legs from close range for the second, and then ran through to chip the goalkeeper for his third.
Ronaldo was seen smiling while he was warming up on the side of the field after Ramos’ second goal.
“Cristiano, as our captain, did what he always does,” Ramos said. “He helped us and encouraged us, not only myself but my colleagues.”
Ramos even had an assist, playing the ball through for Guerreiro to score the fourth goal.
Ronaldo was lively when he came on and and even thought he had scored when he ran through and drove a low left-footed shot past Sommer. The goal was disallowed for offside, much to the irritation of the fans — Portuguese or from other countries — who had come to see him play.
Switzerland’s only goal came in the 57th minute when Manuel Akanji tapped in at the far post after a corner kick.
LONG WAIT
Switzerland lost in the round of 16 for the third straight World Cup. The country hasn’t reached the quarterfinals since hosting the event in 1954.
OLDEST SCORER
Pepe took the captaincy from Ronaldo and became the oldest player to score in the knockout stage at the World Cup, at 39 years, 283 days.
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World Cup 2022 highlights: Portugal defeats Switzerland, 6-1
The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued Tuesday on FOX, with Portugal defeating Switzerland 6-1 at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium in the tournament’s last match of the round of 16.
Portugal advances to play Morocco in the quarterfinals, which on Saturday, Dec. 10.
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Portugal vs. Switzerland Highlights
FINAL: Portugal 6, Switzerland 1
Ronaldo on the bench
Major news broke before the match that Portugal icon and captain Cristiano Ronaldo would start the game on the bench. Gonçalo Ramos started in Ronaldo’s place.
Ronaldo has one goal in the 2022 World Cup, off a penalty kick in Portugal’s opening match against Ghana.
17′: GOAL!
Ramos is making the most of the starting nod, as the Portugal forward punched in the first goal of the game.
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos scores goal vs. Switzerland in 17′
22′: Almost another
Portugal forward Joao Felix set up a scoring opportunity in pretty fashion for Ramos, who nearly knocked in his second goal.
33′: Portugal strikes again!
Portugal took a 2-0 lead when Pepe knocked in a contested header.
Portugal’s Pepe scores goal vs. Switzerland in 33′
39′: Switzerland remains scoreless
Switzerland came up short on what was its best scoring chance of the first half, when midfielder Remo Freuler and defender Fabian Schar were unable to punch in close-up shots.
Portugal led 2-0 at halftime.
51′: You can’t make this up
Ramos squeaked in a goal on the right side of the net for his second score of the game, giving Portugal a 3-0 lead.
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos scores goal vs. Switzerland in 50′
54′: Running away with it
Portugal took a commanding 4-0 lead when defender Raphael Guerreiro powered in a score over Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Portugal’s Raphael Guerreiro scores goal vs. Switzerland in 55′
58′: Switzerland gets on the board
Switzerland got on the board when defender Manuel Akanji knocked in a goal on the left side of the net.
Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji scores goal vs. Portugal in 57′
67′: Guess who scored?
Gonçalo Ramos is him.
The forward finessed in his third goal of the game, giving Portugal a 5-1 lead and marking the first hat trick of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos scores a hat trick against Switzerland
73′: Ronaldo checks in
With a four-score lead, Portugal subbed Ronaldo into the game.
84′: Not so fast!
Ronaldo got one past the Switzerland goalkeeper, but it was ruled offside.
90+2′: They score again
Portugal got its sixth score when forward Rafael Leao sliced and diced his way to a goal.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao scores goal vs. Switzerland in 90+2′
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Portugal coach Santos unimpressed with Ronaldo’s reaction to substitution | World Cup 2022
Fernando Santos has said he was deeply unimpressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s behaviour as the forward left the pitch against South Korea and refused to guarantee that the 37-year-old would captain Portugal in Tuesday’s last-16 tie against Switzerland. The head coach insists Ronaldo has been dealt with following his latest outburst but considers the case closed.
Ronaldo reacted angrily after being withdrawn midway through the second half of Friday’s defeat by South Korea. He put an index finger to his lips as he left the field and later said he was irked by the opposition striker Cho Gue-sung for asking him to speed up his exit. “Before my substitution, one of their players was telling me to leave quickly,” Ronaldo said. “I told him to shut up, he has no authority, he doesn’t have to say anything.”
Asked about Ronaldo’s substitution at a press conference on Tuesday, Santos said: “Have I seen the images? Yes, I didn’t like it, not at all. I didn’t like it. I really didn’t like it. But from that moment onwards everything is finished regarding that issue. These matters are resolved behind closed doors. It’s resolved. Full stop on this matter and now everyone is focused on tomorrow’s match.”
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Santos would not confirm whether Ronaldo would captain Portugal. “I only decide who is going to be captain when I reach the stadium,” Santos said. “I still don’t know what the lineup will be. That’s what I’ve always done and that’s what I’m always going to do and it’s going to be the same tomorrow. The other topic is solved. We have fixed that in-house and that’s it.”
Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five World Cups when he converted a penalty against Ghana in their Group H opener. A free agent after leaving Manchester United, he is giving serious thought to a lucrative offer to join the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. Ronaldo has received a formal proposal that would pay almost €200m (£173m) a season on a contract until 2025.
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“That is his decision – that’s what he has to deal with,” Santos said of Ronaldo’s future. “We are totally focused on the World Cup. That’s all that we spoke about.”
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Bruno Fernandes said he thought Cristiano Ronaldo had scored Portugal’s opener in their 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday even though he was credited with the goal. The Manchester United midfielder’s cross towards Ronaldo flew straight in but the veteran striker was a whisker away from making contact with the ball. Fernandes added the second from the penalty spot late on after Uruguay were penalised for handball and he was chosen as man of the match. The win guaranteed Portugal’s progress to the last 16 in Qatar.
“I celebrated as if it had been Cristiano’s goal, it seemed to me that he had touched the ball, my aim was to cross the ball for him,” Fernandes said.
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“What’s important is that we were able to go to the next round and (secure) a very important win against a very tough opponent.”
Fernandes warned that Portugal would have to be at their best in their final group match on Friday against South Korea, with a point enough to guarantee them top spot in Group H.
“We know we will find a very organised team in front of us with a huge skill-set, as we’ve seen in their last matches,” added Fernandes.
“We’ve played at different times and that has allowed us to watch South Korea play. Our objective is to win every match, and we have one ahead of us.”
Portugal coach Fernando Santos chose to praise the whole team instead of focusing on Fernandes.
“I think it’s the result of the team’s work,” said Santos. “If the team does not play well then the player himself will not have a good performance.
“I think in the first two games, the team has played well. Diogo Costa (the Portugal goalkeeper) saved two important shots, so I don’t think we should be focusing on individual players.”
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