Cristiano Ronaldo set to stay at Al-Nassr
Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after falling out with coach Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His current contract is until June 30.
09 Jun 2025 08:06pm
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts wearing his medal after winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)
MUNICH - Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly ended speculation about his club future, saying he will continue to play at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.
"Nothing is going to change. Playing at Al-Nassr? Yes," he was quoted as saying early Monday by multiple reports after captaining Portugal to the Nations League title in Munich. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the equalizing 2-2 goal during the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)
Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after falling out with coach Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His current contract is until June 30.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino had recently suggested that Ronaldo could move to a side qualified for the upcoming Club World Cup. Ronaldo on Saturday confirmed talks but said he won't be at the tournament in the United States.
On Sunday, Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties to give Ronaldo and his team a third trophy, the others being at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League.
"I have many titles but there is nothing better than winning with the national team," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said.
Ronaldo scored the 2-2 equaliser in the 61st minute, which eventually set up the shoot-out, but came off in the 88th with an apparent thigh problem. He had also scored the 2-1 winner in Wednesday's semi-final.
The two goals against Germany and Spain brought his tally to 138, from 221 caps, which are both world records in the men's game.
Coach Robert Martinez said that Ronaldo had played a "decisive role" in winning the title, after some had expressed scepticism whether the veteran still had a lot to give. - BERNAMA-dpa
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Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after falling out with coach Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His current contract is until June 30. 09 Jun 2025 08:06pm Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts wearing his medal after winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP) MUNICH - Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly ended speculation about his club future, saying he will continue to play at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. "Nothing is going to change. Playing at Al-Nassr? Yes," he was quoted as saying early Monday by multiple reports after captaining Portugal to the Nations League title in Munich. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the equalizing 2-2 goal during the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP) Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after falling out with coach Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His current contract is until June 30. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had recently suggested that Ronaldo could move to a side qualified for the upcoming Club World Cup. Ronaldo on Saturday confirmed talks but said he won't be at the tournament in the United States. On Sunday, Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties to give Ronaldo and his team a third trophy, the others being at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League. "I have many titles but there is nothing better than winning with the national team," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said. Ronaldo scored the 2-2 equaliser in the 61st minute, which eventually set up the shoot-out, but came off in the 88th with an apparent thigh problem. He had also scored the 2-1 winner in Wednesday's semi-final. The two goals against Germany and Spain brought his tally to 138, from 221 caps, which are both world records in the men's game. Coach Robert Martinez said that Ronaldo had played a "decisive role" in winning the title, after some had expressed scepticism whether the veteran still had a lot to give. - BERNAMA-dpa More Like This
