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New York Post
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr stint ‘is over' as he hints at major upcoming move
Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career looks to be taking yet another turn. The 40-year-old wrapped up his third season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on Monday when he immediately took to social media for a cryptic, massive announcement. 'This chapter is over,' he wrote. 'The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' 3 Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in Al-Nassr's 3-2 loss on Monday in what was likely his final match with the club. AFP via Getty Images Ronaldo's Al-Nassr contract is up in June and one would have expected the aging legend would be headed toward retirement. Instead, his post on X seems to suggest that the only thing he's moving on from is Al-Nassr and that he's looking to sign with another club. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's best days may be behind him, but the legendary Portuguese forward showed that he still had a bit left in the tank in his three SPL seasons. He scored 99 goals in 111 total matches with Al-Nassr across the SPL, Saudi King Cup, Saudi Super Cup, Arab Club Champions Cup and AFC Champions League. 3 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the Kingdom Arena stadium in Riyadh on April 4, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Upon signing with Al-Nassr in December 2022 for around $200 million per year, it was Ronaldo's fifth different club across his more-than-two-decade career and was what many thought to be his final destination — that was until his recent cryptic post. Ronaldo's 23-year (and now seemingly still counting) professional career dates back all the way to 2002 when the then-17-year-old took the field for Sporting CP in Portugal's Primeira Liga. 3 Cristiano Ronaldo made a two-year return to Manchester United from 2021-23. REUTERS By the next season, the wunderkind found himself in the English Premier League playing for the famed Manchester United for six seasons before taking his talents to Real Madrid in La Liga for nine seasons, Serie A's Juventus for four and then heading back to Manchester United for two seasons before finally riding into 2025 with Al-Nassr. It's been reported that Ronaldo has plenty of options available to him, and particularly a Brazilian club has laid out a massive offer for the legend's talents. While he is legendary, many wonder what Ronaldo has left and whether he can still dazzle in a top league. We may be close to finding out.
Morocco World
27-05-2025
- 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.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr? All stats revealed
Image Source: Getty Cristiano Ronaldo has already been on the scoresheet several times for Al Nassr. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia in January 2023, the Portuguese superstar has established quite a goalscoring record, which only adds to his definition of a legacy as one of the all-time great football scorers. So, now let us look at the goals scored as well as the goals he scored for Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring record at Al Nassr As of May 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 99 goals in 111 appearances across all competitions for Al Nassr. His goal distribution is as follows: Saudi Pro League: 74 goals in 77 matches AFC Champions League: 14 goals in 17 matches Arab Club Champions Cup: 6 goals in 6 matches Saudi King Cup: 3 goals in 7 matches Saudi Super Cup: 2 goals in 4 matches Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net 50 times in just 51 appearances during the 2023–24 season, his most prolific campaign since the 2015–16 season at Real Madrid. Most significantly, he established a record within the Saudi Pro League by netting 35 goals in 31 matches — breaking the previous record held by Abderrazak Hamdallah of 34 goals during the 2018-19 season. Achievements and future prospects Apart from his goalscoring heroics, Ronaldo has also enjoyed several milestones during his time with Al Nassr. He is also the first player to finish as top scorer in four different leagues — the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A being the other 3 leagues. He also helped Al Nassr win the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, scoring both goals in the final against Al Hilal. Despite being bright, team success is lacklustre. In the 2023–24 season, Al Nassr secured second place in the Saudi Pro League and were runners-up in the King's Cup. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs ด้วยค่าสเปรดที่ต่ำที่สุด IC Markets สมัคร Undo Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Al Nassr? Latest social media post creates stir Speculation about Ronaldo's future has intensified following a cryptic social media post stating, "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all." Having signed his contract until June 2025, a potential transfer is being discussed, and a speculation of a second FIFA Club World Cup appearance is floated too. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ronaldo hints at Al Nassr departure amid Club World Cup transfer rumours
Cristiano Ronaldo hinted that he has reached the end of his Al Nassr career, days after Gianni Infantino claimed he could make a shock transfer move ahead of the Club World Cup. The Portugal international signed to the Saudi club in 2023, bringing a controversial end to his second spell at Old Trafford, scoring 99 goals in 111 appearances but lifting just one trophy, the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. Al Nassr were beaten 3-2 by Al Fateh on Monday as they finished third in the Saudi Pro League. He has now hinted that his career in Riyadh is coming to a close, though, as the 40-year-old posted a cryptic message across his social media accounts after the match. He wrote: 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' Earlier this week, FIFA president Infantino had said Ronaldo was in talks for a transfer ahead of this summer's Club World Cup, which kicks off in Miami on June 15. 'Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup,' he said. 'There are discussions. 'Cristiano Ronaldo might play in the Club World Cup, yeah.' Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract expires in June. Should he decide against extending his stay in Saudi Arabia, he would not be short of options. Spanish outlet Diario AS have reported that he has been approached by Mexican side C.F. Monterrey, who currently sit seventh in Liga MX and have been drawn alongside Inter Milan, River Plate, and Urawa Reds in the Club World Cup group stage. Should he make the switch, he would be reunited with his long-time Real Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos. Several other participating sides are also reportedly interested in a short-term deal, including Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League rivals, Al Ahly. All 20 FIFA confederations represented at the tournament have approved an extraordinary transfer window from June 1-10 to allow teams to strengthen ahead of the Club World Cup. The Premier League will be represented at the tournament by Chelsea and Manchester City.
Fox Sports
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
‘This chapter is over': Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr?
Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, has conquered every challenge set for him, or by him. Now, he's set to embark on another one. 'This chapter is over,' Ronaldo wrote in a post on X following Al Nassr's final Saudi Pro League game on Monday — a 3-2 loss to Al Fateh that saw Ronaldo's squad finish in third place. While Ronaldo didn't share specifics on his next step, it's fair to assume the 40-year-old isn't heading for retirement, as he also wrote, 'The story? Still being written," in his post. It may just be for another squad. While, in February, he signed a contract extension through June 2026, seeking a new club is a reasonable explanation behind his post. If that's the case, Ronaldo's tenure with Al Nassr — which began in January 2023 — consisted of helping the club win just one trophy — the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. Ronaldo has appeared in 76 matches and scored 73 goals for Al Nassr. He signed with the Saudi Pro League team in December 2023 after the two-year reunion with his former team, Manchester United, didn't go as well as planned. Ronaldo also spent four seasons in Serie A with Juventus, where he helped the club win the league in 2019 and 2020. And the bulk of his prime came at Real Madrid where he racked up two league titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies. The five-time Ballon D'Or winner has represented Portugal in each of the last five World Cups, and has the country's record of 136 goals scored that will likely never be touched. He is still eligible to make the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Now, Ronaldo's status until that tournament seems undecided and mysterious. He could very well return to finish out his contract at Al Nassr, or he could add another lucky team to his index of a lengthy and illustrious novel that is his soccer career. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! Get more from Cristiano Ronaldo Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
