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India Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al Nassr exit amid Club World Cup speculation
Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his final game for Al Nassr, with strong indications that the legendary forward is preparing to close this chapter of his storied career and pursue a new challenge elsewhere. In a cryptic yet telling social media post shared just moments after scoring in Al Nassr's final Saudi Pro League match of the season, the 40-year-old wrote: 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.'advertisementDespite Ronaldo's goal, his 25th of the season with Al Nassr, they were beaten 3-2 by Al Fateh on Monday as they finished third in the Saudi Pro post has ignited widespread speculation about Ronaldo's next move, especially with his current contract set to expire on June chapter is story? Still being to all. Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 26, 2025 Talks over a potential extension with Al Nassr have reportedly stalled, and the club's failure to secure major silverware during his two-and-a-half-year tenure may have influenced his decision. Despite a prolific individual record—99 goals in 111 appearances—Ronaldo's time in Riyadh ended without a major trophy, with Al Nassr finishing 13 points adrift of league champions Al-Ittihad this fuelling rumours is FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent revelation that discussions are ongoing about Ronaldo potentially featuring in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup this summer in the United States. Al Nassr did not qualify for the 32-team tournament, but Ronaldo could still appear for another club if a transfer materialises before the event kicks off in during a light-hearted interview with YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, Infantino mentioned that Lionel Messi is slated to play in the opening match for Inter Miami and added, 'And 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.'FIFA has created an additional transfer window, from June 1 to June 10, to allow clubs to complete deals in time for the tournament. This window presents a rare and timely opportunity for Ronaldo to align his next move with an immediate appearance on the global of now, Ronaldo's destination remains uncertain. He has been linked with a potential move to Major League Soccer, where he could join former rivals like Messi in expanding football's reach in North America. A sentimental return to his boyhood club, Sporting CP in Portugal, has also been speculated, appealing to fans eager to see his career come full any official announcement, Ronaldo will turn his attention to international duty. He is set to join the Portugal national team for the UEFA Nations League semifinal against Germany on June 4, a platform that may also serve as the backdrop for an update on his club Reel
Saudi Gazette
19-02-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Al-Ettifaq's Moussa Dembélé undergoes surgery, misses rest of the season
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq announced on Monday that French striker Moussa Dembélé has undergone successful surgery in London after suffering a ruptured foot a statement on its X account, Al-Ettifaq confirmed that Dembélé sustained the injury during the team's match against Al-Okhdood last week in Round 19 of the Saudi Pro club stated that the player will rest for three weeks before beginning his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club's medical staff, with his recovery expected to extend until the start of the next 28, joined Al-Ettifaq on a free transfer from Olympique Lyon in 2023 and has scored seven league goals this season. Al-Ettifaq suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Al-Fateh on Friday in the latest round of the league, leaving the team in 10th place with 25 points.
