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Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Ronaldo Hints At Saudi Al Nassr Exit With Cryptic X Post: Reports
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at his departure from Al Nassr after scoring in Monday's Saudi Pro League season finale against Al Fateh, according to media reports. The Portuguese forward found the net in what could prove to be his final appearance for the Saudi club, though Al Nassr suffered a 3-2 defeat. The result meant the team failed to qualify for next season's AFC Champions League. Following the match, Ronaldo posted an image of himself wearing his Al Nassr shirt on social media with the caption: 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Thanks to all.' Ronaldo posts cryptic message following final Al Nassr match. The 39-year-old's current contract with Al Nassr expires in June. His goal against Al Fateh marked his 99th strike in 105 matches for the club since joining in January 2023. Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League campaign as the division's leading scorer with 25 goals, despite his team's failure to secure continental competition. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker has now scored 937 goals throughout his career, with 801 of those coming at club level. Reports emerged last week suggesting Ronaldo had received an offer from an unnamed Brazilian club. The move would allow him to participate in the expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States from 14 June to 13 July. Four Brazilian teams – Botafogo, Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras – have qualified for the tournament.
Morocco World
6 days ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Al Nassr Chapter
Rabat – After Al Nassr's season‐ending 3–2 defeat to Al Fateh on May 26, Cristiano Ronaldo fuelled speculation over his next move with a cryptic Instagram message. 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' Ronaldo posted on Instagram. The 40-year-old scored the 25th league goal of the season last night, meaning he retains his top-scorer crown from last season for the second year in a row after finishing last season with 35 goals Since joining Al Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo has played 111 matches and scored 98 goals. He won one trophy, the Arab Club Champions Cup, but the team has yet to claim a Saudi Pro League or Asian title since his arrival. They also missed out on a spot in the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup after losing to Al Ain in the quarter-finals, where Sofiane Rahimi delivered an. His contract is set to expire at the end of this season, leaving him free to sign with any club he chooses. FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently confirmed on a stream with speed that Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions about joining a club participating in the upcoming Club World Cup, set to kick off on June 15 in the United States. Infantino hinted at the possibility, stating, 'Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup.' 'There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup… who knows, who knows.' Cristiano Ronaldo has been rumored to be considering a move to a Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States this summer. Among the four Brazilian teams participating in the expanded 32-team tournament are Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo. A potential signing with Palmeiras could lead to a highly anticipated clash with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in Group A.
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Cristiano Ronaldo hints time at Al Nassr is over, posts on social media ‘Grateful to all'
Cristiano Ronaldo has seemingly suggested his time at Al Nassr is over. Ronaldo scored in Al Nassr's 3-2 loss at Al Fateh on Monday in what was rumoured to be his final appearance for the Saudi Pro League team. The 42nd-minute goal, which was claimed to be the 800th of Ronaldo's club career, opened the scoring but Al Nassr conceded twice in the last 10 minutes as they missed out on AFC Champions League qualification. Following the game, the former Manchester United forward posted a cryptic message on his various social media accounts. 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all,' Ronaldo posted alongside a picture of him in an Al Nassr shirt. Last week, FIFA president Gianni Infantino claimed 'discussions' were happening over a move which would allow Ronaldo to feature in the Club World Cup this summer.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘This chapter is over': Cristiano Ronaldo posts cryptic message about his future as he retains Saudi top-scorer award
Cristiano Ronaldo threw his future into doubt with a cryptic message on social media after another goalscoring outing. The Portuguese star bagged a goal as Al Nassr lost 3-2 to Al Fateh on the final day of the Saudi Pro League season on Monday. Ronaldo's Al Nassr ended the campaign in third, 13 points off champions Al Ittihad, booking its spot in next season's AFC Champions League. Advertisement It was Ronaldo's 25th league goal of the season, meaning he retains his top-scorer crown from last season. However, the 40-year-old raised questions about where he will be plying his trade next season with a cryptic social media post after the match. 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Thanks to all,' Ronaldo wrote with a picture of him in his Al Nassr kit. Since joining Al Nassr in 2022, Ronaldo has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances, per Transfermarkt. His contract is set to expire at the end of this season leaving him free to sign with any club he chooses. Ronaldo finished as the top scorer in Saudi Arabia for the second season running. -Spanish outlet Marca reported last week that an unnamed Brazilian club had made an offer to Ronaldo to allow him to participate in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, which is being held in the US this summer. Advertisement Botafogo, Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras are the teams from Brazil participating in the tournament. Last week, Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca denied rumors that it was also hoping to sign Ronaldo for the Club World Cup, a source told Reuters. 'It was just a friendly talk between Wydad's president and an agent close to Ronaldo, without going beyond informal discussions,' a source told Reuters. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
CNN
6 days ago
- Business
- CNN
‘This chapter is over': Cristiano Ronaldo posts cryptic message about his future as he retains Saudi top-scorer award
Cristiano Ronaldo threw his future into doubt with a cryptic message on social media after another goalscoring outing. The Portuguese star bagged a goal as Al Nassr lost 3-2 to Al Fateh on the final day of the Saudi Pro League season on Monday. Ronaldo's Al Nassr ended the campaign in third, 13 points off champions Al Ittihad, booking its spot in next season's AFC Champions League. It was Ronaldo's 25th league goal of the season, meaning he retains his top-scorer crown from last season. However, the 40-year-old raised questions about where he will be plying his trade next season with a cryptic social media post after the match. 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Thanks to all,' Ronaldo wrote with a picture of him in his Al Nassr kit. Since joining Al Nassr in 2022, Ronaldo has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances, per Transfermarkt. His contract is set to expire at the end of this season leaving him free to sign with any club he chooses. Spanish outlet Marca reported last week that an unnamed Brazilian club had made an offer to Ronaldo to allow him to participate in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, which is being held in the US this summer. Botafogo, Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras are the teams from Brazil participating in the tournament. Last week, Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca denied rumors that it was also hoping to sign Ronaldo for the Club World Cup, a source told Reuters. 'It was just a friendly talk between Wydad's president and an agent close to Ronaldo, without going beyond informal discussions,' a source told Reuters.
